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Definition of Moxa

1. n. A soft woolly mass prepared from the young leaves of Artemisia Chinensis, and used as a cautery by burning it on the skin; hence, any substance used in a like manner, as cotton impregnated with niter, amadou.

Definition of Moxa

1. Noun. Mugwort root, as used in moxibustion. ¹

2. Noun. Any other plant used in moxibustion. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moxa

1. a Chinese plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Moxa

1. 1. A soft woolly mass prepared from the young leaves of Artemisia Chinensis, and used as a cautery by burning it on the skin; hence, any substance used in a like manner, as cotton impregnated with niter, amadou. 2. A plant from which this substance is obtained, especially. Artemisia Chinensis, and A. Moxa. Origin: A corruption of Japan. Mogusa (pronounced mongsa), an escharotic made from the plant yomigi: cf. F. Moxa. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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