moxibustion

/ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

(folk medicine) The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.

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Related words

medicine(English)mojo(English)triple warmer(English)myotherapy(English)magnetotherapy(English)moxy(English)mammalgia(English)maculomancy(English)moxa(English)mugwort(English)acupuncture(English)burning(English)

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