mox·i·bus·tion  (mŏk'sĭ-bŭs'chən)  n. The burning of moxa or other substances on the skin to treat diseases or to produce analgesia. [Alteration of moxa + (com)bustion.] |
moxibustion
traditional medical practice that originated in China and thence spread to Japan and other Asian countries. It is performed by burning small cones of dried leaves on certain designated points of the body, generally the same points as those used in acupuncture.
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