key to Performing Spreading Moxibustion on the Du Meridian and the Characteristics of Its Application
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2014.10.0948
- VernacularTitle:督脉铺灸的施术关键与运用特色
- Author:
Xianmin ZHU
;
Runze DING
;
Xu CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Du meridian;
Indirect moxibustion;
Spreading moxibustion;
Long-snake moxibustion
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2014;(10):948-950
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The key to performing spreading moxibustion on the Du meridian and the characteristics of its application are investigated. Summer is the time suitable for spreading moxibustion on Du meridian. The performance on Du meridian points has special requirements for every procedure: selecting moxibustion materials, spreading medication, igniting moxa and cleaning moxibustion sores. There are five large characteristics in the clinical application. The first is accumulating heat and focusing on warm-unblocking; the second is regulating both the whole body and local parts; the third is timing the treatment and making adaptations;the fourth is selecting high-quality materials and guarantee the performance;the fifth is focusing on health maintenance and strengthening nursing. Spreading moxibustion on the Du meridian has a wide area of performance, large moxa cones, a long time, sufficient fire power, strong warm-unblocking force, quick and convenient treatment and a remarkable effect. Mastering the key to the performance and the characteristics of the clinical application can further rich acupuncture and moxibustion treatments and give full play to the role of old and traditional moxibustion.
