These include moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, laser acupuncture, and acupressure. In moxibustion, dried leaves of the Chinese mugwort plant are burned to form a consistency similar to that of wool. These are heated and placed over acupuncture points . Microcurrent is applied to acupuncture points, particularly for the control of intractable pain, for muscle training, and facial toning. Between heaven and earth - A guide to Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture works for some ailments, U.S. panel says.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, pp. Basics of acupuncture.