灸 (jiǔ) - moxibustion — a traditional Chinese medicine therapy involving

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jiǔ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 火

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灸 · jiǔ

moxibustion — a traditional Chinese medicine therapy involving burning mugwort on or near the skin at acupuncture points.

moxibustion — a traditional Chinese medicine therapy involving

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 艾灸— moxibustion (using mugwort)
  • 灸疗— moxibustion therapy

Antonyms

  • 针— acupuncture (needle therapy vs. heat therapy)
  • 冰— ice (cold therapy vs. heat therapy)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor performed moxibustion (艾灸) on my back.
  • Moxibustion is often used with acupuncture (针灸).
  • This point is suitable for moxibustion treatment (灸疗).

Collocations

  • moxibustion(艾灸)
  • acupuncture and moxibustion(针灸)
  • moxibustion therapy(灸疗)
  • moxibustion point(灸点)
  • moxibustion stick(灸条)
  • moxibustion box(灸盒)

Idioms

  • Acupuncture and moxibustion(针灸)
  • Moxibustion and medicine(灸药)
  • Painful as moxibustion(如坐针毡 - though not directly about moxibustion, describes similar discomfort)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Moxibustion is one of the oldest therapeutic methods in traditional Chinese medicine, dating back over 2,500 years.
  • The character combines 火 (fire) with 久 (long time), indicating the application of heat over time for therapeutic purposes.
  • Moxibustion is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

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