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Moxibustion is a traditional Japanese heat therapy that burns dried small cone of mug wort that is applied directly to particular points on the skin. It is believed to be effective in treating chronic problems, fatigue, digestive problems, insomnia and gerontology while it can help protect against cold and flu strains. This traditional heat therapy used to a form of punishment for Japanese children if they were misbehaving.

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