Moxibustion

moxibustion is a method of TCM, in which dried mugwort (moxa) is burned down via acupuncture points in order to strengthen the flow of energy.

Kategorien

Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin, Wärmetherapie

Tags

Qi, TCM, warmth

Aussprache

mɔksɪbʊsˈt͡si̯oːn

Etymologie

From Japanese 'Mogusa' (mugwort) and Latin 'Combustio' = combustion

Verwandte Begriffe

  • Akupunktur
  • Yin und Yang
  • Meridiane