Moxibustion is an ancient therapeutic technique used in Chinese medicine. Governor Vessel moxibustion（GVM） was developed from long snake moxibustion, a popular technique used in China＇s Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinc...Moxibustion is an ancient therapeutic technique used in Chinese medicine. Governor Vessel moxibustion（GVM） was developed from long snake moxibustion, a popular technique used in China＇s Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, and is significantly more effective than general moxibustion. We aimed to review GVM, including its theoretical basis, choices of moxibustion points and materials, operation procedures, clinical applications, and contraindications. This information could increase the appropriate use of GVM and support further in-depth research.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Special Science and Technology Program on Major Infectious Diseases of China(N o.2012ZX10005010-001 and No.2013ZX10005001-001)Research Project for Practice Development of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Bases,China(No.JDZX2012023)+1 种基金Henan Province Colleges and Universities Key Youth Teachers Scheme,China(No.2013GGJS-095)Henan Province Basic and Advanced Technology Research Project,China(No.132300413215)
文摘Moxibustion is an ancient therapeutic technique used in Chinese medicine. Governor Vessel moxibustion（GVM） was developed from long snake moxibustion, a popular technique used in China＇s Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces, and is significantly more effective than general moxibustion. We aimed to review GVM, including its theoretical basis, choices of moxibustion points and materials, operation procedures, clinical applications, and contraindications. This information could increase the appropriate use of GVM and support further in-depth research.
