Modern research progress of the safety effects of moxibustion smoke.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.07.031
- Author:
Dingding LIU
1
;
Zhixin YANG
2
Author Information
1. Hebei United University, Tangshan 063000, China.
2. Chengde Medical College, Chengde 067000, Hebei Province, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
moxibustion smoke;
research progress;
review;
safety effects
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2016;36(7):781-783
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
According to the analysis regarding the basic researches and clinical literature of moxibustion smoke in recent ten years, it was found the low-concentration moxibustion smoke had unique application values for air disinfection, infectious diseases and skin diseases, etc. However, certain chemical components of long-time high-concentration moxibustion smoke could cause toxic and adverse effects on respiratory system, immune system and circulation system. Therefore, the safety effects of moxibustion smoke were summarized, hoping to provide references for further clinical researches and evidence-based medicine.
