ABSTRACT
Objective To observe effects of artemisia argyi moxibustion therapy Yizhichan (one finger Zen) on sleep, attention ability and TCM constitution of athletes suffering chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS);To study the safety intervention model of CFS athletes.Methods Fifty-three cases of CFS athletes were divided into control group of 26 cases and trial group of 27 cases through random single-blind method. The control group was treated with passive gimmick massage relaxation process on waist and limbs. Based on this basic treatment, the trial group was treated with application of artemisia argyi moxibustion therapy Yizhichan. After 3 treatment course, the changes of SCL-90 scale, letter cancellation test, Pittsburgh sleep quality index scale (PSQI), and TCM constitution were observed.Results After treatment, SCL-90 scale, other two factor scores, time of letter cancellation test, PSQI sleep quality, falling sleep time, sleep time, sleep disorder, daytime dysfunction project factor scores of PSQI, and the peaceful constitution had statistical significance between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Specific artemisia argyi moxibustion therapy Yizhichan and fumigation can safely and effectively treat athletes with CFS on physical health, attention level and sleep quality, which is beneficial for the exploration of traditional moxibustion methods.