moxa

Meanings

• Noun

  Fumigation or heating of specific points on the body, using a small cone filled with dried and powdered medicinal herbs, typically from the mugwort plant.

  - "Acupuncturists use moxa to stimulate acupressure points."
  - "Moxibustion is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves burning moxa."

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Variants

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moxa , moxas , mugwort , mugworts

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Etymology

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Derived from the Chinese word ‘mò huá’ meaning ‘burning herb’.

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Trivia

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1. Moxa has been used in China for over 3,000 years.

2. Moxa is often used in combination with acupuncture for more effective treatment.

3. Moxa is typically made from the dried and powdered mugwort plant.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acupuncture: Both moxa and acupuncture are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate specific points on the body to improve health.

2. Acupressure: Moxa is a form of heat therapy used in acupressure to stimulate acupressure points.

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Culture

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Moxa is a significant part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), used for various conditions such as arthritis, digestive disorders, and infertility.

How to Memorize "moxa"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small cone filled with herbs being placed on an acupressure point and slowly burning, releasing a warm and soothing sensation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'moxa' with the image of an acupuncturist using a heating cone to stimulate a patient's acupressure point.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic: 'Moxa is a healing herb used in acupuncture for various health concerns.'

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