Moxibustion is the use of burning herbs to apply heat to points. It is thought to pre-date the use of needles and still enjoys great popularity in both its traditional form and using a wide range of modern tools. It is such an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine that the common name for acupuncture, 针灸 Zhen Jiu, means needle-moxibustion therapy.
This can be applied in many ways including:
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