beriberi, Moxibustion,mugwort, symbol of status

 

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This symbol of status led to the slow and agonizing death of these wealthy and powerful people.

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A man with legs affected by beriberi stands with a walking stick. 

 

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  一名患有腳氣病的雙腿男子拄著拐杖站著。

 

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Moxibustion, an ancient technique of burning mugwort atop skin. WELLCOME COLLECTION/CC BY 4.0

艾灸，一種在皮膚上燃燒艾蒿的古老技術。 歡迎收藏/抄送 4.0