[Acupoints heat-sensitive moxibustion in the application of traditional Chinese surgery].

Abstract

Under the guidance of meridian theory, the acupoints heat-sensitive moxibustion is a treatment method which applies moxa stick to perform mild moxibustion at heat-sensitive acupoints, which can arouse the meridian sensation transmission and promote the movement of meridian qi; consequently, the qi can be extended to the diseases. For its many advantages, such as no direct contact on skin, no injuries, no pains, fewer side effects, easy operating and moderate cost, the acupoints heat-sensitive moxibustion is widely accepted in dermatology, male urology disease, rectum and anus diseases and breast diseases. The application and research status of the acupoints heat-sensitive moxibustion in traditional Chinese surgery in recent years is reviewed, and several problems and suggestions in its clinical application and research are proposed, aiming to provide clinical basis for its further development and clinical application in traditional Chinese surgery.

• Authors: Shiying Zhang, Wanchun Wang, Li Zou, Zhangren Yan, Yanrong Cai, Fangguo Lu
• Journal: Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion (Zhongguo Zhen Jiu) Vol. 36 Issue 1 Pg. 109-12 (Jan 2016) ISSN: 0255-2930 [Print] China
• PMID: 26946757 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Acupuncture Points
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• General Surgery
• Humans
• Moxibustion
• Sensation