艾灸

àijiǔ
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 moxibustion (TCM therapy)
  2. 2 burning of mugwort (艾) over acupoints to apply heat and medicinal smoke

Examples

Àijiǔ kěyǐ tiáolǐ shēntǐ.
Moxibustion can help rebalance the body.
Hěn duō nǚxìng yòng àijiǔ huǎnjiě tòngjīng.
Many women use moxibustion to relieve menstrual cramps.

Tips

culture
Classic TCM therapy listed alongside 拔罐 (cupping) and 针灸 (acupuncture). Dried mugwort () is shaped into cones or sticks, lit, and held over specific acupoints. The warming action is believed to dispel cold and boost circulation.

Stroke Order

ài
jiǔ