moxibustion

moxibustion Definition

moxi·bus·tion (mäk′sə bus′c̸hən)

noun

the burning of moxa on the skin in treating various diseases or disorders

Etymology: < moxa + (com)bustion

moxibustion Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Japanese acupuncture includes moxibustion, in which therapeutic herbs ( often mugwort ) are burned atop the acupuncture needles.

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