Brief discussion on technique and application experience of penetrating moxibustion.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.05.015
- Author:
Xiyan GAO
1
;
Dongbin WANG
1
;
Yajing GUO
1
;
Ling GAO
2
;
Shang MA
1
;
Mengxia WEI
1
;
Shuqi GE
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou 450008, China.
2. College of TCM, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong 999077, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
clinical application;
manipulation technique;
moxibustion;
moxibustion dosage;
penetrating moxibustion
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2017;37(5):505-508
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The penetrating moxibustion technique is proposed based on experience of the ancients and clinical practice for many years. From the aspects of definition, action characteristics and technique at different parts, the advantage and application experience of penetrating moxibustion have been discussed. The adequate dose of moxibustion is necessary in penetrating moxibustion; in addition, moxibustion sensation should be penetrating; therefore, with a temperature of 43℃ for more than 20 min, sweating, flushing, speckle appearing after penetrating moxibustion. Due to individual differences of age, gender and constitution factors, the effects of penetrating moxibustion are different, in clinical practice the body reaction and patient's feelings should be deliberately focused on other than does or sore and blister of moxibustion. The technique is common used in the abdomen, waist and knee joint, etc.
