1. My Story: How It All Began
When I was around 17 or 18 years old—the prime of youth—I constantly felt a tiredness in my lower back. Something didn’t feel right, so I went to the local Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) hospital for a check-up. After taking X-rays, Dr. Liang told me I had congenital lumbar vertebral adhesion.
I asked him, “Can it be treated?”
He shook his head and said, “Since it’s congenital, there’s no cure, but it can be relieved. Let’s start with a course of medication first.”
2. “You Need Moxibustion” — Have You Heard of It?
After completing the course of medicine, I felt some improvement—less fatigue. But once I stopped, the tiredness crept back.
At that time, I loved eating cold foods and didn’t pay much attention to protecting my body. I often carried heavy things as well. Eventually, what started as “tiredness” turned into actual “pain.”
I returned to Dr. Liang and explained everything in detail. He sighed, prescribed more medication and poultices, and repeatedly reminded me:
Don’t lift heavy things! Protect your lower back!
I hesitated about taking more medicine because it could upset my stomach. Dr. Liang frowned and asked, “Have you ever heard of moxibustion?”
He explained how moxibustion on the lower back can promote blood circulation and unblock meridians. As TCM says:
“Where there is free flow, there is no pain; where there is pain, there is no free flow.”
Since the lower back has many acupuncture points, moxibustion not only treats pain but also helps remove cold and dampness from the body, offering massage-like effects and nourishing overall health. It can even warm the uterus.
I was skeptical but had no better option. So, I thought, why not give it a try?
From then on, whenever I felt discomfort, I would seek treatment, but when the pain eased, I would slack off. Later, childbirth through two cesarean sections—requiring spinal anesthesia—further aggravated my back problems.
3. From “Being Told to Moxibust” to “Choosing Moxibustion”
Back pain has accompanied me for more than 20 years.
Last October, when visiting my sister-in-law, I was drawn by the pleasant scent of moxa in her home. She gave me a box of Jubutang Moxa Sticks, saying they were much purer than those on the market, though a bit pricier.
At first, I thought: Hospitals use trustworthy brands; why pay more?
Still, I scanned the QR code, added their WeChat, and began to learn more.
That’s how I discovered the world of Taobao livestreams.
Unlike others, the beautiful hosts at Jubutang weren’t just selling moxa sticks—they were promoting the philosophy and methods of moxibustion.
Was it mere curiosity? Or was it something deeper?
Little by little, through their livestreams, I learned proper moxibustion techniques and understood what makes genuine, pure moxa so special. My entire perspective changed—from being told to do moxibustion, to truly wanting to embrace it.
Besides finding quality moxa sticks, having a teacher like Haiyan who constantly shares practical tips and experience made a huge difference.
Even my older son, who once hated the smell of moxa, began to change.
One day, he felt a cold coming on and asked me for medicine. Instead, I remembered what I had learned from Jubutang and gave him a few sessions of moxibustion. After several days, he was fine, full of energy.
Now, every Saturday and Sunday morning has become our family’s moxibustion time—a beautiful slow-living ritual.
The Jubutang moxa bed we use might seem expensive upfront, but it’s durable and can last many years. Haiyan even devised clever ways to reduce smoke, making it easier for modern homes.
Now, not just my family, but friends and colleagues have been influenced by my passion for moxibustion.
They joke that I’m “obsessed”—and maybe, proudly, I am.
4. Closing Thoughts
In a world where so many influencers stage fake lives just to gain popularity, I’ve found my true path through slow living, moxibustion, traditional healing, and authentic wellness.
No more pretending, no more exhausting personas—just real life, real healing.
i love chinese medicine moxa
