Dongxiang Ethnic Minority

　　-- Dongxiang Iatrology

　　The Dongxiang people treat patients with herbal medicine in most cases, and sometimes use external therapies, such as massage, bloodletting, cupping and steaming therapies. Commonly used medicines include herbs, animal medicines and mineral medicines.

　　-- Unique Therapies for Common Diseases

　　To cure gastralgia, they use cupping therapy or massage of the navel.

　　To cure hyperchlorhydria, they take buckwheat on an empty stomach regularly for a long time.

　　To treat rheumatism, they employ moxibustion on the affected parts of the patient, and assist with hot ash external application and steaming and washing with decocted Chinese ephedra.