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Defenition of Moxibustion in Chinese Traditional Medicine

Moxibustion is a technique in traditional Chinese medicine that involves burning a Moxa, or cone of dried wormwood leaves, close to the skin to relieve pain. When used with acupuncture, the cone is placed on top of the needle at an acupuncture point and burned

Defenition of Meridians In Chinese Medicine

Meridians is a term in traditional Chinese medicine, a network of pathways or channels that convey Qi or vital energy, through the body.

Short Defenition About Electroacupuncture

Electroacupuncture is a variation of acupuncture in which the practitioner stimulates the traditional acupuncture points electronically

Meaning of Neuroleptic

Neuroleptic is another name for the older antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol (Haldol) and chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

Defenition of Clozapine

Clozapine is a newer antipsychotic medication that is often given to patients who are developing signs of tardive dyskinesia