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Safety of Moxibustion: A Systematic Review of Case Reports
Joint Authors
Deng, Hongyong
Xu, Ji
Shen, Xueyong
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Moxibustion is a traditional medical treatment originating in China.
It involves using the heat of burning moxa to stimulate acupoints.
It is considered safe and effective and is widely used throughout the world.
The increasing use of moxibustion has drawn attention to the procedure’s adverse events (AEs).
This review covers a total of 64 cases of AEs associated with moxibustion in 24 articles, reported in six countries.
Some evidence of the risks of moxibustion has been found in these cases.
AEs include allergies, burns, infection, coughing, nausea, vomiting, fetal distress, premature birth, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), ectropion, hyperpigmentation, and even death.
The position, duration, distance between moxa and skin, proficiency of the practitioners, conditions of the patients, presence of smoke, and even the environment of treatment can affect the safety of moxibustion.
Improving practitioner skill and regulating operations may reduce the incidence of adverse reactions and improve the security of moxibustion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xu, Ji& Deng, Hongyong& Shen, Xueyong. 2014. Safety of Moxibustion: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1019039
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xu, Ji…[et al.]. Safety of Moxibustion: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1019039
American Medical Association (AMA)
Xu, Ji& Deng, Hongyong& Shen, Xueyong. Safety of Moxibustion: A Systematic Review of Case Reports. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1019039
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1019039