Word: artemisia
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Dates: during 1971-1971
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...Reported Reston: "That sent ripples of pain racing through my limbs and at least had the effect of diverting my attention from the distress in my stomach." Next, the doctor resorted to another traditional Chinese treatment called moxibustion: he lit two pieces of an herb called ai or ngai (Artemisia vulgaris, or wormwood) and held the smoldering wads near Reston's abdomen. Reston soon felt better, but could not attempt to explain...