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An infrared radiation study of the biophysical characteristics of traditional moxibustion

Moxibustion has been a part of acupuncture practice for thousands of years. Traditionally, it includes direct moxibustion, in which moxa sticks are burned at acupuncture points on the skin, and indirect moxibustion, in which monkshood cakes or ginger or garlic slices are used to insulate the skin fr...

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Published in:Complementary therapies in medicine 2006-09, Vol.14 (3), p.213-219
Main Authors: Shen, Xueyong, Ding, Guanghong, Wei, Jianzi, Zhao, Ling, Zhou, Yu, Deng, Haiping, Lao, Lixing
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Adult
Artemisia
Biophysical Phenomena
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Chinese medicine
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Female
Human body
Humans
Infrared radiation
Infrared Rays
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Skin
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Studies
Tobacco
title An infrared radiation study of the biophysical characteristics of traditional moxibustion
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