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Branding

Branding is the practice of creating permanent or temporary burn patterns on the body. There are several methods of branding, including: Single-strike branding Cauterization “Laser” electrosurgical branding Moxibustion Cold branding Microbranding Violet wand microbranding Branding began as a way to mark ownership on property, be it cattle, pig or human. Human slaves were commonly branded, […]