艾灸疗法英文版Moxibustions

1、2021-11-2moxibustion methodsmoxibustion methods艾 灸 方 法2021-11-2moxibustion methods1.the definition of moxibustion moxibustion is a therapy used to treat and prevent diseases by applying burning moxa to stimulate the human body surface. 2021-11-2moxibustion methodsmoxibustion is also an active regula

2、ting functions of the body to improve and rectify the disturbance and dysfunction of certain organs in the body. 2021-11-2moxibustion methodsthe material maxothe material used for moxibustion is mainly chinese mugwort leaf which is fragrant and easy to be ignited. it is processed into mugwort wool f

3、or clinical use.2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.generic moxibustion methods moxibustion with moxa cone direct moxibustion indirect moxibustionmoxibustion with moxa rollmoxibustion with warmed needles2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.1 moxibustion with moxa conemoxa cone is a cone-shaped mugwort wool, the

4、size of which varies from the size of wheat grain to the size of a chinese date. the measurement unit of moxa cone is called “zhuang”. the burning out of one moxa cone is called one zhuang. 2021-11-2moxibustion methodsthe moxa cone is placed on the acupoint selected in performing m o x i b u s t i o

5、 n . moxibustion with moxa cones is either direct or indirect, depending on whether there is something between the moxa cone and the skin.2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.1.1 direct moxibustiondirect moxibution means that the moxa cone is placed directly on the acupoint and ignited. prior to moxibustio

6、n, some garlic juice or vaseline can be applied to the site in order to increase the adhesion of the moxa cone to the skin. this type of moxibustion is either scarring or non-scarring according to the degree of burning over the skin.2021-11-2moxibustion methodsnon-scarring moxibustionwhen 2/5 of a m

7、oxa cone is burnt, or when the patient feels a burning pain, the cone is replaced by a new one. the moxibustion continues until the local skin becomes reddish but without blisters. usually each acupoint can be moxibusted for 37 cones without suppuration and scar formation. so this method of moxibust

8、ion is easy to accepted by the patient and is usually used to treat asthenia-cold syndrome.2021-11-2moxibustion methodsscarring moxibustionwhen the moxa cone completely burns out, it is replaced by a new one. this procedure continues until blisters are formed. about one week later after moxibustion,

9、 suppuration is formed at the local region. and about 56 weeks later, the wound heals automatically, the scab exfoliates and scar is formed. it is often used to treat certain chronic diseases, such as asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis.2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.1.2 indirect moxibustionthe ignited

10、 moxa cone is isolated from the skin by some materials, such as ginger and garlic, in order to avoid burning the skin. a slice of fresh ginger or garlic about 0.20.3 cm thick is prepared, punched with holes and placed on the acupoint selected. on top of the ginger slice, a moxa cone is placed and ig

11、nited. after the moxa cone completely burns out, it is replaced by a new one. this procedure is repeated until the local skin turns reddish but without blisters formed.2021-11-2moxibustion methods2021-11-2moxibustion methodsthis method of indirect moxibustion is always used to treat obstructive synd

12、rome due to pathogenic wind-cold, abdominal pain and diarrhea due to cold.2.1.2 indirect moxibustion2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.2 moxibustion with moxa rollmoxa roll is prepared by wrapping mugwort wool (other herbal medicines may be mixed in it) with a piece of paper. it is cylinder-shaped, 1.5 c

13、m in diameter and 20 cm in length. a lighted moxa roll is pointed 3 cm to the region selected and moved upwards and downwards, to the left and right or around. the patient feels warm but no scorching. 2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.2 moxibustion with moxa rollusually each acupoint can be moxibusted f

14、or 57 minutes.this method can be used to treat many kinds of diseases and syndromes. 2021-11-2moxibustion methods2021-11-2moxibustion methodsthis method could treat infantile diarrhea.our prescription: guanyuan(cv4) and changqiang(gv1)2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.3 moxibustion with warmed needlesmo

15、xibustion with warmed needle is a method of acupuncture combined with moxibustion. during the retention of the needle, the needle handle is wrapped with some moxa or coated with one section of a moxa roll about 2 cm in length to be burned. the needle is withdrawn after the moxa completely burns out

16、and the ash is cleared. 2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.3 moxibustion with warmed needlesmoxibustion with warmed needle can be used to treat various common diseases.2021-11-2moxibustion methods2.4 cautionsdirect moxibustion is inadvisable to perform on the face, five sense organs, or the regions with large vessels. the abdominal region and lumbosacral region of the gravida should not be moxibusted. for the pat