Objective: To study the effect of moxibustion on hyperbilirubinemia in hepatitis B cirrhosis patients. Methods: 56 cases of inpatients with hepatitis B cirrhosis were divided into treatment group (n=27) and control gr...Objective: To study the effect of moxibustion on hyperbilirubinemia in hepatitis B cirrhosis patients. Methods: 56 cases of inpatients with hepatitis B cirrhosis were divided into treatment group (n=27) and control group (n=29) randomly. All the patients of these two groups were given with routine expectant treatment including administration of medicines (Bifendate, Eessentiale, Potenline, etc) for protecting liver functions, reducing the level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), etc., and in the meantime, patients of the treatment group were also treated with moxibustion of Zusanli (足三里 ST 36), Taichong (太冲 LR 3) and Sanyinjiao (三阴交 SP 6), once daily, continuously for 4 weeks. Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, of the 27 and 29 cases of treatment and control group, 23 and 10 patients had improvement in clinical symptoms, 4 and 19 failed, with the total effective rates being 85.18% and 34.48% respectively. Serum total bilirubin (TBil) contents of treatment and control groups decreased significantly, and the level of TBil in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Moxibustion is an effective remedy in relieving hyperbilirubinemia and improving clinical symptoms in the treatment of hepatitis B cirrhosis patients.展开更多
Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of moxibustion of some specific acupoints for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD, qi-distension type). Methods:A total of 50 cases of FD patients were randomly divided i...Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of moxibustion of some specific acupoints for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD, qi-distension type). Methods:A total of 50 cases of FD patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and medication group (n=24). In treatment group, bird-pecking moxibustion was applied to Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Neiguan (PC 6) and Gongsun (SP 4) 5～6 times in every treatment till the local skin got flush. The treatment was given once daily, continuously for 10 days. In control group, the patients were ordered to take Motilium 10 mg/time, 3 times daily. Following 10 days’ treatment the therapeutic effect was assessed.Results:After treatment, of the 26 cases in treatment group, 11 (42.3%) were cured, 7 (26.92%) had remarkable improvement in their symptoms, 6 (23.07%) had improvement and 2 (7.69%) failed, with a total effective rate of 92.31%. Of the 24 cases in medication group, 9 (37.50%) were cured, 6 (25.00%) experienced remarkable improvement in their symptoms, 6 (25.00%) were improved and 3 (12.50%) failed, with a total effective rate of 87.50%. Comparison between two groups showed that the therapeutic effect of moxibustion was significantly superior to that of medication (P<0.05). In addition, the difference value of the therapeutic effect index (TEI) between post-and pre-treatment in treatment group was also significantly higher than that of medication group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Bird-pecking moxibustion of specific acupoints can effectively improve clinical symptoms of FD patients.展开更多
Objective： To compare the volatile constituents of folium artemisiae argyi in order to provide chemical evidence for quality standardization. Methods： Volatile oil was extracted from folium artemisiae argyi from fiv...Objective： To compare the volatile constituents of folium artemisiae argyi in order to provide chemical evidence for quality standardization. Methods： Volatile oil was extracted from folium artemisiae argyi from five sources by vapour distillation and then detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer （GC-MS） to identify and semi-quantify its chemical constituents. Results： The folium artemisiae argyi in Qichun （Hubei Province） and Anguo （Hebei Province） contained many volatile constituents, with uniform and stable contents of these volatile constituents. Conclusion： The types and contents of volatile oil of folium artemisiae argyi are varied in different sources.展开更多
Objective： To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus. Methods： The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharm...Objective： To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus. Methods： The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties, warming stimulation, spectrum, radiation features, and penetrating effects of moxa products. Result： The mechanism of moxibustion is a combined action of moxa＇ medicinal properties, warming effect and non-thermal effect. Conclusion： It is necessary to combine with the functional mechanism to design and manufacture moxibustion apparatus.展开更多
The composition of moxibustion quantity is discussed, and it is believed that the effective moxibustion quantity is a certain threshold range, which is influenced by the functional state of the patient and different m...The composition of moxibustion quantity is discussed, and it is believed that the effective moxibustion quantity is a certain threshold range, which is influenced by the functional state of the patient and different moxibustion methods. Based on the foundation of conventional moxibustion quantity, the quantity should be adjusted according to patient＇s constitution, age, moxibustion area, affected region, nature of disease and the sensitivity. Through different methods and techniques, the stimulus intensity and time can be altered to approach a proper moxibustion quantity.展开更多
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 anci...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.展开更多
文摘Objective: To study the effect of moxibustion on hyperbilirubinemia in hepatitis B cirrhosis patients. Methods: 56 cases of inpatients with hepatitis B cirrhosis were divided into treatment group (n=27) and control group (n=29) randomly. All the patients of these two groups were given with routine expectant treatment including administration of medicines (Bifendate, Eessentiale, Potenline, etc) for protecting liver functions, reducing the level of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), etc., and in the meantime, patients of the treatment group were also treated with moxibustion of Zusanli (足三里 ST 36), Taichong (太冲 LR 3) and Sanyinjiao (三阴交 SP 6), once daily, continuously for 4 weeks. Results: After 4 weeks of treatment, of the 27 and 29 cases of treatment and control group, 23 and 10 patients had improvement in clinical symptoms, 4 and 19 failed, with the total effective rates being 85.18% and 34.48% respectively. Serum total bilirubin (TBil) contents of treatment and control groups decreased significantly, and the level of TBil in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Moxibustion is an effective remedy in relieving hyperbilirubinemia and improving clinical symptoms in the treatment of hepatitis B cirrhosis patients.
文摘Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of moxibustion of some specific acupoints for treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD, qi-distension type). Methods:A total of 50 cases of FD patients were randomly divided into treatment group (n=26) and medication group (n=24). In treatment group, bird-pecking moxibustion was applied to Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Neiguan (PC 6) and Gongsun (SP 4) 5～6 times in every treatment till the local skin got flush. The treatment was given once daily, continuously for 10 days. In control group, the patients were ordered to take Motilium 10 mg/time, 3 times daily. Following 10 days’ treatment the therapeutic effect was assessed.Results:After treatment, of the 26 cases in treatment group, 11 (42.3%) were cured, 7 (26.92%) had remarkable improvement in their symptoms, 6 (23.07%) had improvement and 2 (7.69%) failed, with a total effective rate of 92.31%. Of the 24 cases in medication group, 9 (37.50%) were cured, 6 (25.00%) experienced remarkable improvement in their symptoms, 6 (25.00%) were improved and 3 (12.50%) failed, with a total effective rate of 87.50%. Comparison between two groups showed that the therapeutic effect of moxibustion was significantly superior to that of medication (P<0.05). In addition, the difference value of the therapeutic effect index (TEI) between post-and pre-treatment in treatment group was also significantly higher than that of medication group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Bird-pecking moxibustion of specific acupoints can effectively improve clinical symptoms of FD patients.
文摘Objective： To compare the volatile constituents of folium artemisiae argyi in order to provide chemical evidence for quality standardization. Methods： Volatile oil was extracted from folium artemisiae argyi from five sources by vapour distillation and then detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer （GC-MS） to identify and semi-quantify its chemical constituents. Results： The folium artemisiae argyi in Qichun （Hubei Province） and Anguo （Hebei Province） contained many volatile constituents, with uniform and stable contents of these volatile constituents. Conclusion： The types and contents of volatile oil of folium artemisiae argyi are varied in different sources.
文摘Objective： To explore the functional mechanism of moxibustion and its enlightenment to the design and manufacture of moxibustion apparatus. Methods： The functional mechanism of moxibustion is explored from its pharmaceutical properties, warming stimulation, spectrum, radiation features, and penetrating effects of moxa products. Result： The mechanism of moxibustion is a combined action of moxa＇ medicinal properties, warming effect and non-thermal effect. Conclusion： It is necessary to combine with the functional mechanism to design and manufacture moxibustion apparatus.
文摘The composition of moxibustion quantity is discussed, and it is believed that the effective moxibustion quantity is a certain threshold range, which is influenced by the functional state of the patient and different moxibustion methods. Based on the foundation of conventional moxibustion quantity, the quantity should be adjusted according to patient＇s constitution, age, moxibustion area, affected region, nature of disease and the sensitivity. Through different methods and techniques, the stimulus intensity and time can be altered to approach a proper moxibustion quantity.
文摘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.
