Moxibustion + Rifapentine
Rifapentine brand name: Priftin.
We found no known interaction between Moxibustion and Rifapentine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Moxibustion and Rifapentine
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Rifapentine and Moxibustion in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Moxibustion alongside specific medications may be limited.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Moxibustion at all — not against Rifapentine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
Moxibustion is a treatment rather than something you take. Tell whoever provides it which medicines you use, and ask your prescriber whether it is appropriate for your health and treatment. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Moxibustion safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Moxibustion in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used during pregnancy. While moxibustion has been used with apparent safety during pregnancy in most clinical studies, some clinical evidence suggests that moxibustion may be associated with premature birth, premature membrane rupture, increased rate of contractions, abdominal pain due to contractions, placental bleeding, reduced or increased fetal movement, and reduced fetal heart rate.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
What Rifapentine Is Prescribed For, and What Moxibustion Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Rifapentine is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Moxibustion is a treatment: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Rifapentine is prescribed for: Rifapentine tablets — sold as Priftin and as rifapentine tablets — are used to treat two forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. For active pulmonary TB (a live TB infection in the lungs), it is approved for adults and children 12 years and older. It must always be combined with other anti-TB drugs — never taken alone. For latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) — where TB bacteria are in the body but not yet causing illness — it is approved for adults and children 2 years and older who are at high risk of the infection becoming active.
Read the rest of what Rifapentine is prescribed for
For LTBI, it is always taken together with isoniazid, once weekly for 12 weeks. Active TB disease must be ruled out before starting LTBI treatment.
Moxibustion has been studied for:
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Tuberculosis studied, not established Moxibustion has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Moxibustion for tuberculosis
Although there is interest in using moxibustion for tuberculosis, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of moxibustion for this condition.
Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Rifapentine on your own; if you are taking Moxibustion for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Rifapentine
This page covers Moxibustion only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Rifapentine page lists 64 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Alkanna (moderate), Alpine Ragwort (moderate), Bacillus Coagulans (moderate) and Bacillus Subtilis (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 53 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Rifapentine page
“Rifapentine (Priftin) treats tuberculosis and is often dosed just once or twice a week, so a single blunted dose costs more than it would with a daily pill. That is why I read this list of 64 interacting supplements as a real warning rather than routine fine print.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Moxibustion and Rifapentine Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#872 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,684 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Moxibustion reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Moxibustion and Rifapentine records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Moxibustion
What is Moxibustion?
- Breech baby positioning
- Joint and muscle pain
- Cold-related conditions in traditional medicine
- Menstrual cramps
- Digestive complaints
- General wellness and energy support
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that burns dried mugwort near or on the skin to warm specific points on the body, not a supplement you swallow. Evidence for most uses is limited or low quality, though it is most studied for turning breech babies. If you are interested, work with a trained, licensed practitioner and talk with your doctor first, especially during pregnancy.
Dried leaves of mugwort (Artemisia species), processed into moxa · Moxa sticks, moxa cones, loose moxa wool, stick-on adhesive moxa, smokeless moxa
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Moxibustion is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Moxibustion record says about it on its own.
Moxibustion: dosing
There is no standardized "dose" for moxibustion the way there is for a supplement. Treatment depends on the practitioner, the body points chosen, and the condition being addressed. Sessions are often repeated over several days or weeks.Because moxibustion involves heat and smoke, it is best done by a trained, licensed acupuncturist or TCM practitioner rather than at home.
From our Moxibustion monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Rifapentine
What Is Rifapentine Used For?
Brand name: Priftin
Rifapentine tablets — sold as Priftin and as rifapentine tablets — are used to treat two forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. For active pulmonary TB (a live TB infection in the lungs), it is approved for adults and children 12 years and older. It must always be combined with other anti-TB drugs — never taken alone.
For latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) — where TB bacteria are in the body but not yet causing illness — it is approved for adults and children 2 years and older who are at high risk of the infection becoming active. For LTBI, it is always taken together with isoniazid, once weekly for 12 weeks. Active TB disease must be ruled out before starting LTBI treatment.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Rifapentine
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (509 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Moxibustion
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Moxibustion — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Moxibustion list.
Moxibustion References
The 40 references that drive our Moxibustion monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- Li B, Chai H, Du YH, et al. [Evaluation of therapeutic effect and safety for clinical randomized and controlled trials of treatment of acne with acupuncture and moxibustion]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2009;29(3):247-51.
- Du WF, Yu L, Yan XK, Wang FC. [Met-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture and moxibustion on constipation]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2012;32(1):92-6.
- Yu L, Zhang Y, Chen C, et al. [Meta-analysis on randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture for asthma]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(9):787-92.
- Kim JI, Choi JY, Lee H, et al. Moxibustion for hypertension: a systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2010;10:33. PubMed
- Jin ZH, Zhang P, Ma SX. [Effect of moxibustion at sanyinjiao (SP 6) on the process of childbirth: a randomized controlled study]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2011;31(1):7-10.
- Cui JM, Yang XX, Jin ZH, et al. Effect of acupoint Sanyinjiao (SP6) moxibustion on the first stage of labor and uterine contractive pain in primiparae. Chin J Integr Med 2011;17(6):464-6. PubMed
- Ma SX, Wu FW, Cui JM, et al. [Effect on moxibustion at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) for uterine contraction pain in labor: a randomized controlled trial]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2010;30(8):623-6.
- Cui JM, Ma SX, Jin ZH, Dong LH. [Effect of moxibustion at Sanyinjiao (SP 6) on delivery stage and postpartum bleeding of primipara]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2011;31(10):898-900.
- Vas J, Aranda JM, Nishishinya B, et al. Correction of nonvertex presentation with moxibustion: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201(3):241-59. PubMed
- van den Berg I, Bosch JL, Jacobs B, et al. Effectiveness of acupuncture-type interventions versus expectant management to correct breech presentation: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2008;16(2):92-100. PubMed
- Lee MS, Shin BC, Ernst E. Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2008;47(12):1747-53. PubMed
- Yamashita H, Tsukayama H, Tanno Y, Nishijo K. Adverse events in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment: a six-year survey at a national clinic in Japan. J Altern Complement Med 1999;5(3):229-36. PubMed
- Conde-Salazar L, Gonzalez MA, Guimarens D, Fuente C. Burns due to moxibustion. Contact Dermatitis 1991;25(5):332-3. PubMed
- Park JJ, Kang M, Shin S, et al. Unexplained infertility treated with acupuncture and herbal medicine in Korea. J Altern Complement Med 2010;16(2):193-8. PubMed
- Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, et al. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med 2010;18(5):215-23. PubMed
- Coyle ME, Smith CA, Peat B. Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;5:CD003928. PubMed
- Ogata M, Kitamura O, Kubo S, Nakasono I. An asthmatic death while under Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1992;13(4):338-41. PubMed
- Chong Y, Lee HJ, Lee SY, et al. Pasteurella multocida infection of the calf in a patient who had moxa cautery treatment for degenerative arthritis. Yonsei Med J 1982;23(1):65-70.
- Neri I, Fazzio M, Menghini S, et al. Non-stress test changes during acupuncture plus moxibustion on BL67 point in breech presentation. J Soc Gynecol Investig 2002;9(3):158-62. DOI
- Coyle, M. E., Smith, C. A., and Peat, B. Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD003928. PubMed
- Neri, I., De, Pace, V, Venturini, P., and Facchinetti, F. Effects of three different stimulations (acupuncture, moxibustion, acupuncture plus moxibustion) of BL.67 acupoint at small toe on fetal behavior of breech presentation. Am J Chin Med 2007;35(1):27 PubMed
- Bao CH, Zhao JM, Liu HR, et al. Randomized controlled trial: moxibustion and acupuncture for the treatment of Crohn's disease. World J Gastroenterol. 2014;20(31):11000-11. PubMed
- Choi TY, Lee MS, Kim JI, Zaslawski C. Moxibustion for the treatment of osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas. 2017;100:33-48. PubMed
- Li A, Wei ZJ, Liu Y, Li B, Guo X, Feng SQ. Moxibustion Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016;95(14):e3244. PubMed
- Mao H, Mao JJ, Guo M, et al. Effects of infrared laser moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Cancer. 2016;122(23):3667-3672. PubMed
- Sun YJ, Yuan JM, Yang ZM. Effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016;16:217. PubMed
- Wang T, Xu C, Pan K, Xiong H. Acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017;17(1):163. PubMed
- Xiong J, Liu Z, Chen R, Xie D, Chi Z, Zhang B. Effectiveness and safety of heat-sensitive moxibustion on bronchial asthma: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials. J Tradit Chin Med. 2014;34(4):392-400. PubMed
- Zhao JM, Wu LY, Liu HR, et al. Factorial study of moxibustion in treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol. 2014;20(37):13563-72. PubMed
- Zhao JM, Lu JH, Yin XJ, et al. Comparison of Electroacupuncture and Mild-Warm Moxibustion on Brain-Gut Function in Patients with Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Chin J Integr Med. 2018;24(5):328-335. PubMed
- Zhao JC, Shi K, Xue Y, Hong L, Yu JA. Moxibustion-induced burns in a burn unit in northeast china: an 8-year retrospective analysis. J Burn Care Res. 2020;41(1):184-189. PubMed
- Kang HR, Lee YS, Kim SH, et al. Effectiveness and safety of electrical moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: A multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2020;53:102523. PubMed
- Singh H, Chetha AS, Shalikar H. Moxibustion-septic shock and necrotizing fasciitis. IDCases 2020;22:e00990. PubMed
- Xie Z, Zhang Y, Yang YT, Su Y, Zhang H. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a traditional Chinese medicine treatment- moxibustion. Contact Dermatitis 2021;84(2):127-130. PubMed
- You J, Ye J, Li H, Ye W, Hong E. Moxibustion for chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2021;2021:6418217. PubMed
- Sarsmaz K, Kulah BB, Orgul G, Tonyali NV, Yucel A, Tekin OM. Effectiveness of moxibustion for breech presentation: A prospective study. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2022;226(2):112-120. PubMed
- Tingting MA, Jie WU, Lijie Y, et al. Ginger-indirect moxibustion plus acupuncture versus acupuncture alone for chronic fatigue syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2022;42(2):242-249.
- Wang Z, Xu M, Shi Z, et al. Mild moxibustion for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D): A randomized controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol 2022;289:115064. PubMed
- Yuan T, Xiong J, Wang X, et al. Indirect moxibustion for the treatment of allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med 2022;64:102804. PubMed
- Wang CC, Han EY, Jenkins M, et al. The safety and efficacy of using moxibustion and or acupuncture for cancer-related insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Palliat Care Soc Pract 2022;16:26323524211070569. PubMed
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Rifapentine Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Rifapentine as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Moxibustion — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Rifapentine nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Having Moxibustion While Taking Rifapentine: Common Questions
Is it safe to have Moxibustion while taking Rifapentine?
Do Moxibustion and Rifapentine have any of the same side effects?
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Does Rifapentine interact with any supplements?
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