moxibustion

(mäk′sə busc̸hən)

noun

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

Origin: < moxa + (com)bustion

See moxibustion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The burning of moxa or other substances on the skin to treat diseases or to produce analgesia.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of moxa

Origin: + (com)bustion

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