【作者】 Wu Xin-yu (吴心雨), Wang Yang (王洋), Sun Zhi-ling (孙志岭), Zhang Yong-Yi (张永怡), Qin Xue (秦雪)

【机构】 本站原创

【摘要】

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.