Coining: an ancient treatment widely practiced among Asians.

Tan Aik Kah; Mallika Prem Senthil

Coining: an ancient treatment widely practiced among Asians.

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Abstract

Coining is a technique used in treating many illnesses since ancient times. It is a form of dermabrasion therapy still widely practiced in China and South East Asia. This ancient treatment method is employed to rid the body of "heatiness" or "negative energies". Coining is associated with serious complications, and has been confused with child abuse by physicians unfamiliar to Asian cultures. Despite the availability of more simple and effective treatment for fever, coining is still widely practiced among Asians.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	97-98
Number of pages	2
Journal	Malaysian Family Physician
Volume	6
Issue number	2-3
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Coining
ecchymoses
evidence-based healthcare
traditional medicine

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