What therapy is used when there is too much yin, involving heating mugwort?

Moxibustion is the therapy specifically designed to address an excess of yin energy by using heat generated from mugwort, a traditional herbal plant. In this practice, the dried mugwort is burned near acupuncture points or on top of acupuncture needles, allowing the heat to penetrate and stimulate energy flow in the body. This method aims to invigorate and warm the body, balancing the excess of yin by reinforcing yang energy.

The other therapies mentioned do not involve heating mugwort or directly addressing the balance of yin and yang energy in the same way. Cupping is primarily used for relieving pain and improving circulation by creating suction on the skin, and while acupuncture uses needles to stimulate specific points in the body, it does not involve the warming properties of moxibustion. Herbal therapy may utilize various plants for treatment, but it does not specifically focus on the heating effects associated with mugwort. Therefore, moxibustion is the uniquely appropriate choice for the scenario of excess yin energy management.