noun
- plural of moxa; soft woolly masses prepared from dried leaves of certain plants, used in traditional Chinese medicine for moxibustion
Usage: medical; traditional medicine
Examples
- The acupuncturist prepared several moxas for the treatment session.
- Traditional healers burn moxas on specific acupuncture points.
- The clinic ordered a fresh supply of moxas from their herbal supplier.
- She learned how to properly prepare moxas during her training.
- The moxas were carefully placed on the patient’s back.
- Different types of moxas are used for various therapeutic purposes.