Research progress on factors influencing therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion / 针灸推拿医学(英文版)
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
; (6): 337-343, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
As a crucial component of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy, moxibustion has been extensively propagated and used with its significant efficacy, simple operation, inconspicuous adverse effects and less sufferings. There are a variety of factors that influence the therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion. The influencing factors, including moxibustion dose (moxibustion duration, distance between moxa and skin, size and number of moxa cone), selection of points, moxibustion sensations, and the type of moxibustion were analyzed and summarized, to provide references for approaching the maximum efficacy of moxibustion in clinic.
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Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science
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2017
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