Functional Mechanism of Moxibustion and Its Enlightenment to Design and Manufacture of Moxibustion Apparatus

Objective To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus. Methods The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties, warming stimulation, spectrum, radiation features, and penetratin...

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Published in:	Journal of acupuncture and tuina science Vol. 8; no. 5; pp. 323 - 327
Main Author:	钟力炜章家福苑洁周春燕邓琦林
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian 01-10-2010 Springer Nature B.V No.1 People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University,Shanghai 00080,P.R.China%School of Mechanical Engineering,Shanghai Jiaotong University,Shanghai 200240.P.R.China
Subjects:	Acupuncture Experience and Technical Exchange Medicine Medicine & Public Health 灸用材料灸法 Moxibustion Materials 灸用材料 R245.8 艾 Moxibustion Therapy Moxa
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Summary:	Objective To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus. Methods The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties, warming stimulation, spectrum, radiation features, and penetrating effects of moxa products. Result The mechanism of moxibustion is a combined action of moxa’ medicinal properties, warming effect and non-thermal effect. Conclusion It is necessary to combine with the functional mechanism to design and manufacture moxibustion apparatus.
Bibliography:	Moxibustion Materials 31-1908/R Moxibustion Therapy; Moxibustion Materials; Moxa R245.8 Moxibustion Therapy Moxa
ISSN:	1672-3597 1993-0399
DOI:	10.1007/s11726-010-0440-x