Therapeutic Observation of Wheat-sized Moxibustion for Epigastric Pain Due to Deficient Cold of Spleen and Stomach

VernacularTitle:麦粒灸治疗脾胃虚寒型胃脘痛疗效观察
Author: Sulan NI ; Hui GUO ; Dexian MEI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Moxibustion; Epigastric pain; Deficient cold of spleen and stomach; Moxibustion with seed-sized moxa cone
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(4):408-410
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of wheat-sized moxibustion in treating epigastric pain due to deficient cold of spleen and stomach. Method Fifty-six patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 28 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by wheat-sized moxibustion; the control group was by orally taking Omeprazole enteric-coated tablets. For both groups, 7 treatment sessions were taken as a course, and the therapeutic efficacies were evaluated after 2 courses. Result There were significant differences in comparing the total effective rate, pain score, and relapse rate between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion It can be confirmed that wheat-sized moxibustion is effective in treating epigastric pain due to deficient cold of spleen and stomach, and it can effectively lower the relapse rate and significantly reduce the sufferings brought by the recurred symptoms.