# NYC pain clinic burned client during ancient Chinese ‘mugwort’ treatment: suit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nyc-pain-clinic-burned-client-during-ancient-chinese-mugwort-treatment-suit/
- Published: 2026-11-14T16:44:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T17:23:10+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/us-news/nyc-pain-clinic-burned-client-during-botched-treatment-suit/
- Topics: Asia, Health, Medicine, Mental Health, World

## Key points

- A Queens woman alleges a clinic burned her during moxibustion.
- Her lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
- Indirect moxa application is more common in the US.

## Summary

Young Ma has sued Dodam Acupuncture and Pain Clinic in Flushing, alleging staff caused severe, painful burns during a moxibustion treatment in July. The case highlights the risks of a traditional pain-relief practice when treatment is allegedly performed negligently.

Moxibustion uses burning dried mugwort, or moxa, on or near acupuncture points to stimulate blood flow. It can be applied directly to the skin or indirectly; indirect application is more common in the United States because it is considered safer. The lawsuit, filed in Queens Supreme Court on 9 November, seeks unspecified damages, and the clinic and Ma’s lawyer declined to comment.

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