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Gua Sha

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  1. Klinik für Naturheilkunde & Integrative Medizin, KEM | Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Am Deimelsberg 34a, 45276, Essen, Deutschland

    Felix Joyonto Saha

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Saha, F.J. Gua Sha. Dtsch Z Akupunkt 66, 195–197 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42212-023-00593-2

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