Observations on the Efficacy of Moxibustion plus Medicinal Tea in Treating Gouty Arthritis During the Interictal Period
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.12.1221
- VernacularTitle:艾灸配合药茶治疗痛风性关节炎发作间歇期疗效观察
- Author:
Wenjun ZHANG
;
Jianjun LI
;
Xiufeng SUN
;
Zicheng WU
;
Huai WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxa-stick moxibustion;
Chinese herbal medication;
Arthritis,gouty;
Interictal period;
Medicinal tea
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(12):1221-1222
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of moxibustion plus medicinal tea in treating gouty arthritis during the interictal period.MethodA treatment group of 64 patients received moxibustion plus medicinal tea and the control groupof 64 patients, alimentary control.ResultThe total efficacy rate was 95.3% in the treatment group and 75.0% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01).ConclusionMoxibustion plus medicinal tea has a better therapeutic effect on gouty arthritis during the interictal period.
