Moxibustion stick, China, 1988

Made:
1988 in China
Moxibustion stick, wrapped in paper Moxibustion stick, China, 1988. Three quarter view

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Moxibustion stick, wrapped in paper
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Moxibustion stick, China, 1988. Three quarter view
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Moxibustion stick, wrapped in paper, for giving longer and deeper local therapeutic penetration by burning over acupuncture needle or point, as used in acupuncture practice in Britain, China, 1988.

A stick of moxibustion herbs wrapped in paper. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion treatment gives heat to a point on the body, which makes qi energy flow smoothly. The herbs can be burned on or close to the skin, or on top of acupuncture needles.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Object Number:
1988-1427
Materials:
wrapping, paper and plant extract
Measurements:
overall: 209 mm 17 mm, .026 kg
type:
moxa
credit:
British Acupunture Asso. & Register Ltd.