Analysis on the theory and clinical ideas of acupuncture and moxibustion for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200305-k0004
- Author:
Bing LIU
1
;
Hua WANG
2
;
Zhong-Yu ZHOU
3
;
Xiao-Rong CHANG
4
;
Wei ZHANG
5
;
Bao-Yan LIU
6
Author Information
1. Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
2. Hubei University of CM.
3. Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM.
4. Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina School of Hunan University of CM.
5. First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of CM.
6. China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupuncture and moxibustion;
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19);
epidemic disease
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Betacoronavirus;
Coronavirus Infections;
prevention & control;
therapy;
Humans;
Moxibustion;
Pandemics;
prevention & control;
Pneumonia, Viral;
prevention & control;
therapy;
Reproducibility of Results
- From:Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2020;40(6):571-575
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Acupuncture and moxibustion has a wealth of experience in the prevention and control of epidemic disease since ancient times, which was used for all kinds of acute infectious diseases in modern times and its efficacy has been clearly and reliably reported. This article proposes the theoretical feasibility and reliability of acupuncture and moxibustion interventional prevention and treatment by discussing the recognition of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the perspective of acupuncture and moxibustion. The unique "acupuncture and moxibustion program" for COVID-19 is presented including treatment in different stages, selecting acupoints by distinguishing meridians, applying needle technique by various methods. The article also proposes a new understanding of acupuncture and moxibustion at related acupoints on the surface of the body that can directly affect the "" to treat the disease.
