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Summary:Moxibustion is a therapeutic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine, classical (five element) acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture in which an herb, usually mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), is burned above the skin or on the acupuncture points for the purpose of introducing heat into an acupuncture point to alleviate symptoms. It may be applied in the form of a cone, stick, or loose herb; or it may be placed on the head of an acupuncture needle, to manipulate the temperature gradient of the .... Read more

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Respiratory Disorders

Moxibustion for Respiratory Disorders
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is widely used in China for respiratory tract infections in children. However, there is insufficient evidence to make recommendations.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com). Commercial distribution prohibited. ....

 

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Rheumatic Diseases

Moxibustion for Rheumatic Diseases
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is a therapeutic method used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), classical acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture. During the therapy, an herb (usually mugwort) is burned above the skin or ....

 

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Skin Cancer

Moxibustion for Skin Cancer
Moxibustion: Moxibustion is a healing technique employed across the diverse traditions of acupuncture and oriental medicine for over 2,000 years. Moxibustion uses the principle of heat to stimulate circulation and ....

 

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Tourette's Syndrome

Moxibustion for Tourette's Syndrome
Moxibustion: Moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine that contains mugwart, uses the principle of heat to stimulate circulation and break up congestion or stagnation of blood and chi (energy). One small ....

 

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Fertility and Pregnancy

Moxibustion for Fertility and Pregnancy
Summary:Moxibustion is a therapeutic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine, classical (five element) acupuncture, and Japanese acupuncture in which an herb, usually mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), is burned above the skin or ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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