Key Points and Solutions to Enhance the Curative Effects of Moxibustion Therapy
- VernacularTitle:Key Points and Solutions to Enhance the Curative Effects of Moxibustion Therapy
- Author:
Mingren CHEN
;
Rixin CHEN
;
Mingfei KANG
;
Jue HONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Moxibustion Therapy;
Moxibustion Materials;
Moxibustion Points;
Moxibustion Quantity;
Moxibustion Effects;
Moxibustion at Heat Sensitive Points
- From:
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
2010;08(3):137-140
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To elucidate the key effects of moxibustion points and quantity of moxibustion used in order to enhance the curative effect of moxibustion therapy. Methods: It analyzed the occurrence rules of acupoint heat-sensitization and its relationship to the moxibustion location and dose, in view of the original definition of acupoints in Nei Jing (Internal Canon) and the acupoint heat-sensitization in clinical practice. Results: (1) The original definition of acupoint is the reflecting area of a disease on surface of the body, which is individualized, motive and sensitive; (2)The location in which heat-sensitization is generated relating to a heat-sensitive acupoint, which therefore depicts the best choice for point selection and also the most accurate area to give moxibustion; (3) The heat-sensitization time can be taken as a clinical index to quantify the moxibustion dose, in order to apply sufficient moxibustion for each individual. Conclusion: The key points for enhancing the curative effect of moxibustion therapy are to identify heat-sensitive points and a scientific moxibustion dose.
