noun
- a therapeutic technique in traditional Chinese medicine in which a substance (moxa) made from dried mugwort leaves is burned on or near the skin to treat pain and illness
Usage: medical/alternative medicine; often used in acupuncture practice
Examples
- The acupuncturist recommended moxibustion to help relieve her chronic back pain.
- Moxibustion has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.
- During the treatment, the practitioner held the burning moxa stick above the patient's skin.
- Some people find moxibustion helpful for improving circulation and reducing inflammation.
- The clinic offers both acupuncture and moxibustion services.