Acupoints heat-sensitive moxibustion in the application of traditional Chinese surgery
Zhang, S.; Wang, W.; Zou, L.; Yan, Z.; Cai, Y.; Lu, F.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 36(1): 109-112
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2930 PMID: 26946757 Document Number: 686273
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.