The Mechanism of Moxibustion : Ancient Theory and Modern Research
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The moxibustion has a dual effect of tonification and purgation in TCM theories, which are based on two aspects: the actions of the meridian system and the roles of moxa and fire.
Modern research works of the moxibustion mechanism mainly relate to the thermal effects, radiation effects, and pharmacological actions of moxa and its combustion products.
Experimental results showed that moxibustion thermal stimulation affects both shallow and deep tissues of the skin, and the warm-heat effects of moxibustion have a close relation to the warm receptors or/and the polymodal receptor.
The burning moxa radiation spectrum ranges from 0.8 to 5.6 μm; peak is nearby 1.5 μm, lying within the near infrared portion.
There is an amazing consistency in the infrared spectrums of three types of indirect moxibustion and the unified spectrum of acupoints; all have their peaks of radiation near 10 μm.
Lots of ingredients had been identified from mugwort leaves and moxa smoke, which have a variety of biological activities; they were considered to participate in the comprehensive effects of moxibustion.
Although lots of research works have been carried out and made some progress, there is still a great distance from fully understanding the mechanism of moxibustion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Deng, Hongyong& Shen, Xueyong. 2013. The Mechanism of Moxibustion : Ancient Theory and Modern Research. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Deng, Hongyong& Shen, Xueyong. The Mechanism of Moxibustion : Ancient Theory and Modern Research. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Deng, Hongyong& Shen, Xueyong. The Mechanism of Moxibustion : Ancient Theory and Modern Research. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-467393
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467393