Historical Study of Burns Caused by Moxibustion Using Commercial Indirect Moxibustion
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Safety recommendations for moxa use based on the concentration of noxious substances produced during commercial indirect moxibustion
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2005-2901
DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2012.01.008