moxibustion

noun

mox·i·bus·tion | \ ˌmäk-si-ˈbəs-chən

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Definition of moxibustion

: the therapeutic use of moxa

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Recent Examples on the Web There, dogs and cats are inserted with needles paired with mild electric currents, followed by a moxibustion treatment that heats up dried mugwort herbs to stimulate particular acupuncture points. — Houston Chronicle, "Pet Talk: Could your pet benefit from acupuncture treatment?," 6 July 2018 Homeopathic pellets for headaches, essential oil on my feet for sleep, moxibustion for sore muscles... — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "This Anxiety-Relieving Drink Wants to Be Your New Glass of Wine," 3 Apr. 2017

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“Moxibustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moxibustion. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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moxibustion

noun

mox·i·bus·tion | \ ˌmäk-si-ˈbəs-chən

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Medical Definition of moxibustion

: the therapeutic use of moxa

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