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moxa Definition

moxa (mäk′sə)

noun

a soft, downy material, burned on the skin as a cauterizing agent or counterirritant, esp. in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine

Etymology: altered < Jpn mogusa, a caustic < moe kusa, burning herb

moxa Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • therapy: Moxa Therapy usually takes around 10 - 30 minutes, depending on the number of moxa cones used in the session.