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The Role of Phlebotomy (Fasd) and Cupping in the Treatment of Epilepsy from Perspective of Persian Medicine

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EGHBALIAN F, MOHAMMADI KENARI H, KORDAFSHARI G, KARIMI M, ATYABI A, SHIRBEIGI L. The Role of Phlebotomy (Fasd) and Cupping in the Treatment of Epilepsy from Perspective of Persian Medicine. Iran J Public Health. 2019;48(7):1392-1394.