Moxibustion

The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug of dried leaves on the SKIN at an ACUPUNCTURE point. Usually the plugs contain leaves of MUGWORT or moxa.

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): E02.190.044.588

MeSH Unique ID: D009071

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• Moxabustion

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Complementary Therapies
Acupuncture Therapy
Moxibustion