Exploration on sensation positioning method of heat-sensitive moxibustion: the inheritance and development of ashi method
Zhu, D.-C.; Chen, R.-X.; Jiao, L.; Xie, X.-J.; Ye, W.-G.; Jiang, Y.-X.; Chen, J.-P.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 34(8): 769-771
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2930 PMID: 25335253 Document Number: 672977
From original concept and literature of acupoint, the concept and clinical significance of ashi method is discussed, which clarifies that the essence of ashi method is to locate the acupoints by patients' sensitivity on force. The clinical application of heat-sensitive moxibustion has illustrated that positioning method of this therapy is based on the appearance of heat-sensitive moxibustion sensation. Although both types are based on patients' feeling, positioning method of heat-sensitive moxibustion stands on a new angle and uses a new method to locate acupoint. Therefore, it is believed that the positioning method of heat-sensitive moxibustion is the inheritance and development of ashi method.