moxibustion

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moxibustion (countable and uncountable, plural moxibustions)

(folk medicine) The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.

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Chinese herbal medicine has been a major cause of acute liver failure in China. citation Acupuncture and moxibustion main Needles being inserted into the skin. Source: Internet

Moxibustion and cupping Four adverse events associated with moxibustion were bruising, burns and cellulitis, spinal epidural abscess, and large superficial basal cell carcinoma. Source: Internet

Japanese moxibustion A woman receiving fire cupping in China. Source: Internet

Other therapies Cupping main Acupuncture and moxibustion after cupping in Japan Cupping (Chinese: 拔罐; pinyin: báguàn) is a type of Chinese massage, consisting of placing several glass "cups" (open spheres) on the body. Source: Internet

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