A department store saleswoman (L) demonstrates the latest moxibustion treatment machine in Beijing's.., 1998-01-07 (photo)

A department store saleswoman (L) demonstrates the latest moxibustion treatment machine in Beijing's central city department store Bai Huodalou, January 7. The plastic handheld device suctions plastic cups to pressure points on the body. The machine is a modern adaption of a traditional treatment where heat from slowly burning moxa sticks (a type of Japanese wormwood) is applied near diseased areas or acupuncture pressure points. The sales lady recommended the machine for treating body pains, headaches, fever and even a cure for the common cold. A moxibustion unit costs 160 yuan ($19.27).