Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Moxibustion

The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug of dried leaves on the SKIN at an ACUPUNCTURE point. Usually the plugs contain leaves of MUGWORT or moxa.

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Abstract

The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug of dried leaves on the SKIN at an ACUPUNCTURE point. Usually the plugs contain leaves of MUGWORT or moxa.

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1 entry terms
  • Moxabustion

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with disease /ther, not disease /drug ther

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History Note

67; was MOXA 1963-66

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  1. E02w.190.044.588w

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WB 369.5.M9

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Moxibustion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009071. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009071
  2. Moxibustion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moxibustion
  3. Moxibustion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q937737