Clinical observation on the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick

VernacularTitle:艾条温和灸的灸感与施灸距离关系的临床观察
Author: Qiong LIU ; Tianai SUN ; Hao LIANG ; Dingyan BI ; Huirong LIU ; Mi LIU ; Huangan WU ; Xiaorong CHANG ; Mailan LIU ; Yifan JIA
Keywords: Moxibustion Therapy; Moxa Stick Moxibustion; Point; Zusanli (ST 36); Point; Shousanli (LI 10); Point; Shenshu (BL 23); Point; Tianshu (ST 25); Healthy Volunteers
From: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2017;15(4):237-241
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To explore the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick and provide reference for clinical practice. Methods: A total of 16 healthy volunteers aged 18-35 years old in college were recruited and given mild moxibustion at Shousanli (LI 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23) and Tianshu (ST 25) with moxa stick, and the occurrence and frequency of moxibustion sensation were recorded at distances of 5 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm. Mild moxibustion scale was used to count the score. Results: Warm was the main moxibustion sensation, burning pain and soreness decreased with the rise of distance; for the same acupoint, score of mild moxibustion scale increased with the decrease of distance; score ranged between 5.5 and 6.5 at distance 3 cm, which was the most comfortable distance for volunteers. Conclusion: The distance of 3 cm is the most comfortable distance in mild moxibustion.