Development and characteristics of auricular fumigation moxibustion combined with heat-sensitive moxibustion device.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230515-k0001
- Author:
Xue-Tao ZHANG
1
;
Zhen WANG
2
;
Han-Xiao WANG
2
;
Ya-Lu WANG
2
;
Xin WU
2
;
Kun WANG
2
;
Shuai CUI
2
;
Mei-Qi ZHOU
3
;
Hui LUO
4
;
Can-Guang SUN
4
;
Sheng-Bing WU
5
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230012, China. xuetao1214@163.com.
2. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230012, China.
3. Acupuncture and Meridian Research Institute of Anhui Academy of CM, Hefei 230038.
4. Research Center of TCM Rehabilitation, Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina Intelligent Equipment Engineering Technology, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230012.
5. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Anhui University of CM, Hefei 230012, China. wsb922@126.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Point GV 14 (Dazhui);
appliance development;
auricular fumigation moxibustion;
heat-sensitive moxibustion
- MeSH:
Humans;
Moxibustion;
Hot Temperature;
Fumigation;
Smoke;
Temperature
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2023;43(11):1333-1337
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A moxibustion device with the functions of auricular fumigation moxibustion and heat-sensitive moxibustion is designed. The smoke of the ignited moxa stick is used for the fumigation moxibustion at the external auditory canal, while the heat generated works on Dazhui (GV 14) for heat-sensitive moxibustion. The device consists of five parts, i.e. combustion chamber, smoke pipe, smoke processing chamber, power module and connector. It solves the limitations such as unpleasant experience in treatment, unfavorable temperature control, easy scalding and excessive manual dependence induced by usual fumigation moxibustion and during heat-sensitive moxibustion. This moxibustion device may improve the safety and convenience when delivering the treatment with fumigation moxibustion and heat-sensitive moxibustion, as well as the work efficiency of medical staff.
