A Patient Observes the Practitioner Burning a Dried Herb on the Needle

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient observes the practitioner burning a dried herb on the needle during an acupuncture session and asks about this practice. The practitioner responds, "I am inciting the acupuncture points and this is referred to as:

• A) doshas."
• B) moxibustion."
• C) yoga."
• D) kapha."

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