Most people living in the West may not have heard of Aijiu (艾灸), Moxibustion. And unfortunately have never heard of this traditional Chinese herbal remedy. Yet it is not something new to the West.
This natural remedy originated in China over 50 centuries ago. Korean and Japanese learnt this therapy and all other therapies included in Chinese medicine from ancient Chinese. Moxibustion and all other Chinese remedies spread throughout Asian countries.
According to historical records, moxibustion was used in Europe about 400 years ago.
The German physician Engelbert Kaempfer (1651-1716) recorded treating diseases with moxibustion and descriptions and illustrations of moxibustion in his work.
Baron Dominique-Jean Larrey (1766-1842), the French surgeon, (Napoleon’s surgeon general), used moxibustion to treat conditions during his military service and after.
It shows that aijiu, moxibustion, was used and made a contribution to people’s health in the West at that time.
Our mission is to see this powerful remedy benefit more and more people in the West and not let this incredible therapy fade into the realms of history.
Chinese Magic Healing Wand 
Interesting to read that Moxibustion has been used in the west from as early as the Seventeenth century.Are there any records of later use in nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.?
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Thank you for having interested in the article about Aijiu (艾灸), Moxibustion. There are some written records about western doctors treating a range of conditions with this ancient Chinese therapy in America in nineteenth century. If you have a look at this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxibustion#/media/File:Valentini_Moxa_1714.jpg.
You will see the picture of an ancient western man having direct moxibustion treatment.
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Would moxibustion be helpful to treat insomnia?
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Thanks for your comment. Yes, it would be helpful to help people suffer from insomnia.
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