Research on indirect moxibustion.

Biophysical and Clinical Research on Acupuncture and Moxibustion

1College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China 2Shanghai Research Center of Acupuncture & Meridians, Shanghai 201203, China 3School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 4Department of Family and Community Medicine, Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Texas Tech University Health Scienc...

Analgesic effects of indirect moxibustion on an experimental rat model of osteoarthritis in the knee.

AIMS The analgesic effects of moxibustion on an experimental model of osteoarthritis of the knee were investigated. METHODS Male Wistar rats (n=36, 296-421 g) were used. Intra-articular injection of mono-iodoacetic acid (MIA) was performed to induce knee osteoarthritis. Indirect moxibustion was applied to the lateral aspect of the knee joint every other day for 28 days (14 treatments). Weight...

Indirect costs of research.

The Mechanism of Moxibustion: Ancient Theory and Modern Research

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...

Research on Effects of the Thermal Stimulation by Moxibustion at Different Temperatures on Cardiac Function in Rats and on Mast Cells in the Local Site of Moxibustion

Objective. To observe effects of the thermal stimulation by moxibustion at different temperatures on cardiac function in brachycardia rat model and on mast cells in the local site of moxibustion at the Ximen Acupoint and to compare the differences of the effects of moxibustion at different temperatures. Method. Establish the brachycardia rat model with propranolol and observe effects of the the...