灸法之灸向探略

Discussion on the direction of moxibustion

灸法种类繁多,其疗效受诸多因素影响,临床特定的艾灸操作常涉及施灸的先后顺序,提示灸法具有一定的方向性。本文试从施灸方向与循经感传、施灸方向与迎随补泻及相关现代文献方面探讨和论述,提示施灸方向可能是影响艾灸临床疗效产生的关键因素之一,以期能够使灸法更加完善,提高艾灸临床疗效。

The types of moxibustion are various and its therapeutic effect could be influenced by many factors. The clinical manipulation of moxibustion usually involves sequential order, indicating the significance of direction in moxibustion. From the relationship between moxibustion direction and propagated sensation along channel, moxibustion direction and directional supplementation and reducing and others, this article proposes moxibustion direction could be one of the key factors to influence the clinical efficacy of moxibustion. It is hoped to improve moxibustion and increase clinical efficacy.