Investigation of pathway and mechanism of heat stimulating action of sandwiched moxibustion.
- Author:
Jian-zi WEI
1
;
Xue-yong SHEN
;
Guang-hong DING
;
Ling ZHAO
Author Information
1. Acupuncture-Moxibustion College, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China. Weijz2000@yahoo.com.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Body Temperature;
Hot Temperature;
Humans;
Infrared Rays;
Moxibustion;
methods
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2007;27(5):391-393
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the literature review and theories of biophysical theory, the pathway and mechanism of the heat of sandwiched moxibustion stimulating acupoints are analyzed. It is concluded that the heat of sandwiched moxibustion is transferred to the skin of acupoints by heat conduction and thermal radiation. The heat conduct from the skin to deep tissues and other parts was carried out through the biological heat conduction systems. The investigation combined with theories of biological heat conduction was benefit to the research on clinical mechanisms of indirect moxibustion. In addition to heat effect, the infrared resonance of indirect moxibustion and acupoints may be the base of clinical effects of indirect moxibustion.
