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Acupuncture

Of or related to a medical procedure involving the piercing of the skin at very specific points on the body using thin, sharp needles; thought to adjust the pattern of the body's energy flow.

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Acupuncture

Acupoint

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

One of over 2000 specific points on the body where a therapeutic modality such as acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, massage can be applied. Acupoints are also called acupuncture points and are ...

Herb

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Plant, animal or mineral material or part thereof. Used in Chinese herbal medicine in conjunction with other herbs to create a formula

Cupping

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Cupping is a technique by which a vacuum force is applied to acupuncture sites. Cupping sucks the bad qi or bad energy out of the body.

Fire needle techniques

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Fire needle techniques insert red-hot needles at an acupuncture point.

Qi

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Literally meaning "vital air" or "vital breath," qi is a Chinese term for vital energy or life force. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi (pronounced "chee") is believed to regulate a person's ...

Meridian

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

A traditional Chinese medicine term for each of the 16 vertically oriented pathways throughout the body for the flow of qi, or vital energy, accessed through acupuncture points. There are 14 major ...

Tincture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

An extract of a plant made by soaking herbs in a dark place with a desired amount of either glycerine, alcohol, or vinegar for two to six weeks. The liquid is strained from the plant material and ...

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