摘要
In the present pater ,the author reviews the progresses in the study on acumoxi(acupuncture-moxi-bustion)treatment of diabets mellitus(DM) from Chinese ancient classical works.Chinese and foreign journals.The therapeutic results reveal that acupuncture treatment of DM is effective in improving DM patients' symptoms via vagal-nerve reflex,regulation of neuroendocrine and immune functions,The author holds that （1） correct selection of acupoints in accordance with syndrome differentiation and the related meridians and combined application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicaines (for oral administration)are the key points for raising the therapeutic effect;and (2) acupoint combinaton and curative methods need to be researched further.
In the present paper, the author reviews the progresses in the study on acumoxi (acupuncture-moxi-bustion) treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) from Chinese ancient classical works, Chinese and foreign journals. The therapeutic results reveal that acupuncture treatment of DM is effective in improving DM patients' symptoms via vagal-nerve reflex, regulation of neuroendocrine and immune functions. The author holds that ① correct selection of acupoints in accordance with syndrome differentiation and the related meridians and combined application of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines (for oral administration) are the key points for raising the therapeutic effect; and ② acupoint combination and curative methods need to be researched further.
关键词
糖尿病
针灸疗法
穴位
Acumoxi therapy Diabetes mellitus Acupoint selection Combined treatment of acupuncture and medication
