摘要
Objective： To discuss the safety issues of moxibustion therapy in view of moxibustion materials. Methods： The analyses and assessment were performed based on the survey carried out on the use of moxa, modem and ancient records, modem studies, and clinical applications. Results： Moxa has been used as both a medicine and a food for a long history in China. Regarding moxibustion specifically, moxa has been proven to be the optimum choice for moxibustion therapy, through practices and experiments by doctors from different generations. No records have shown any sideor adverse-effects of moxa applied in moxibustion therapy. Conclusion： Moxa has been used in multiple ways for several thousands of years by Chinese people. As the main material for moxibustion therapy, its safety has been proven by documents and clinical practices.
目的：从灸材角度研究艾灸疗法的安全性。方法：通过对艾的民间应用考察、古今文献记载、现代研究和临床应用进行分析和评价。结果：艾在我国民间的应用历史悠久，应用形式多样，可药用，也可食用；灸疗方面，艾是历代医家在长期的临床实践中通过尝试各种施灸材料，从众多可燃烧的植物里筛选出的最佳施灸材料，并传承至今。关于艾灸疗法中由艾产生的副作用或有害的描述，历代未见记载。结论：艾是中国民间数千年来被多方面使用的植物，作为主要灸疗材料，从文献和民间应用来分析应该是安全的。
