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moxibustion

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mox·​i·​bus·​tion | \ ˌmäk-si-ˈbəs-chən How to pronounce moxibustion (audio) \

Definition of moxibustion

: the therapeutic use of moxa

Examples of moxibustion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 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, "Pet Talk: Could your pet benefit from acupuncture treatment?," 6 July 2018 Homeopathic pellets for headaches, essential oil on my feet for sleep, moxibustion for sore muscles... — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, "This Anxiety-Relieving Drink Wants to Be Your New Glass of Wine," 3 Apr. 2017

First Known Use of moxibustion

1833, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for moxibustion

moxa + -i- + -bustion (as in combustion)

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moxibustion

noun
mox·​i·​bus·​tion | \ ˌmäk-si-ˈbəs-chən How to pronounce moxibustion (audio) \

Medical Definition of moxibustion

: the therapeutic use of moxa

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