moxibustion

noun

mox·i·bus·tion ˌmäk-si-ˈbəs-chən

: the therapeutic use of moxa

Examples of moxibustion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When moxibustion is performed in a clinical setting, the risks are minimal. —

Maria Carter, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023 Licensed practitioners also combine it with moxibustion, which involves burning the herb mugwort (or moxa) near acupuncture points, to turn a breech baby. —

Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 31 Aug. 2023 Some studies have found acupuncture with moxibustion is effective for turning breech babies; however, be sure to consult a health care provider before attempting this method.6 External cephalic version (ECV). —

Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 31 Aug. 2023 Some acupuncturists use a wide range of complementary techniques, such as tui na massage, moxibustion and cupping; others use just one approach. —

Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2021 On a trip to Hong Kong, Tsai filmed Lee as embers of burning mugwort leaves fell painfully onto his back and shoulders during moxibustion, a traditional Chinese therapy. —

Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2021 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, 6 July 2018 Homeopathic pellets for headaches, essential oil on my feet for sleep, moxibustion for sore muscles... —

Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, 3 Apr. 2017 See More

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