The three sets of dots represent a number of different things. Just as they shave their heads and wear outfits like Shaolin monks, it’s likely that they also undergo moxibustion for similar reasons to their real-world counterparts. Krillin originally came from the Orin Temple, whose practitioners all resemble Shaolin Monks.
As part of their indoctrination, aspiring monks must have their heads shaved and their foreheads emblazoned with these dots. RELATED: Dragon Ball Z: Frieza’s 5 Biggest Mistakes That Led to His Eventual DefeatĪnother use of moxibustion is employed by Buddhist or Shaolin monks. In Krillin’s case, he probably used the direct-scarring method. Those who don’t want scars can either remove the moxa before permanent damage to the skin can be caused or simply use stick-on moxa. Permanent options involve applying cones of moxa incense to a designated acupuncture point and burning it to the point where it leaves a scar. There are several methods of moxibustion that are both permanent and temporary. It was also used to stimulate the flow of blood and qi in Dragon Ball, the latter is better known as Ki (気) or energy. By burning dried mugwort (moxa) incense and applying it to meridian points, it could be used to treat all sorts of illnesses and ailments. Moxibustion was originally practiced in China as a form of alternative medicine.
