Regularity of Moxibustion Quantity
- VernacularTitle:Regularity of Moxibustion Quantity
- Author:
Lingling WANG
;
Bin XU
;
Ling YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy;
Moxibustion Therapy;
Moxa;
Moxibustion Materials
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(3):141-144
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The composition of moxibustion quantity is discussed, and it is believed that the effective moxibustion quantity is a certain threshold range, which is influenced by the functional state of the patient and different moxibustion methods. Based on the foundation of conventional moxibustion quantity, the quantity should be adjusted according to patient's constitution, age,moxibustion area, affected region, nature of disease and the sensitivity. Through different methods and techniques, the stimulus intensity and time can be altered to approach a proper moxibustion quantity.
