隔姜泥重灸法的临证应用

Application of intensive moxibustion with ginger paste

探讨隔姜泥"重灸"法的施术操作、应用范围和治病特色。对传统隔姜灸法进行改良,将生姜捣碎成泥敷于穴位,同时点燃2～3支艾条,进行30～60min的长时间灸治。隔姜泥"重灸"法对内脏失调、经带产后、增生疖肿、骨节肌肉病等多种病证的治疗效果明显优于传统隔姜灸法。表明隔姜泥重灸通行气血、温经散寒、温煦阳气、调理脏腑功效卓著,可使生姜的药力作用借助灸火热力充分渗透到穴位深部,并且温热均衡易控,刺激强烈持续。该法操作简单,安全实用有效。

The manipulations, range of application and characteristics oi intensive moxlbustlon wltll ginger paste are discussed in this article. Adjustment is made on the base of traditional moxibustion with ginger slice. Fresh ginger is smashed, and the ginger paste is applied on acupoints. Two to 3 moxa sticks are ignited together in moxibustion at each point, and long duration of treatment of 30 to 60 min is adopted. The effects of the above mentioned moxibustion on dysfunction of the internal organs, postpartum diseases, hyperplasia, furuncle and dis- eases of bones, joints and muscles are obviously better than that of the traditional way. Thus, it is concluded that the effect of intensive moxibution with ginger paste is remarkable in promoting qi and blood circulation, warming up yang qi and regulating the functions of zang-fu organs. The potency of ginger can reach a deeper part with the heat produced by moxibustion. The heat is even and easy to be controlled. Moreover, the manipulation is simple, practical, safe and effective.