Functional Mechanism of Moxibustion and Its Enlightenment to Design and Manufacture of Moxibustion Apparatus
10.1007/s11726-010-0440-x
- VernacularTitle:Functional Mechanism of Moxibustion and Its Enlightenment to Design and Manufacture of Moxibustion Apparatus
- Author:
Liwei ZHONG
;
Jiafu ZHANG
;
Jie YUAN
;
Chunyan ZHOU
;
Qilin DENG
;
Guoqi HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxibustion Therapy;
Moxibustion Materials;
Moxa
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(5):323-327
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus.Methods:The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties,warming stimulation,spectrum,radiation features,and penetrating effects of moxa products.Result:The mechanism of moxibustion is a combined action of moxa'medicinal properties,warming effect and non-thermal effect.Conclusion:It is necessary to combine with the functional mechanism to design and manufacture moxibustion apparatus.
