Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1) for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A total of 112 patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomized into an obser...Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1) for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A total of 112 patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomized into an observation group and a control group according to their visiting sequence, 56 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group received ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1), while patients in the control group received oral intake of analgesic. For both groups, treatment started 1 week before menstruation and lasted for 3 menstrual cycles, continued by a 3-month follow-up visit, then the clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results: By the end of treatment, symptom score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance(P〈0.05). After 3 months of treatment, the value of prostaglandin F2 a(PGF2α), systolic-to-diastolic peak velocity ratio(S/D), resistance index(RI) and pulsatility index(PI) in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group, showing statistical significances(all P〈0.01).The recovery rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance(P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1) for primary dysmenorrhea is a combination of the merits of warming function of moxibustion, dissipating function of ginger and stimulation of acupoint, and is better than oral intake of analgesic.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on immunocytokines in patients with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP). Methods: A total of 80 CNP patients were randomly allocated into two g...Objective: To observe the effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on immunocytokines in patients with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP). Methods: A total of 80 CNP patients were randomly allocated into two groups according to their visiting sequence, 40 cases in each group. Cases in the observation group were treated with oral Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Capsules (Harnal) (0.2 mg for each dose, one dose a day) and ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3) and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Pangguangshu (BL 28), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33) and Xialiao (BL 34) (once a day). Cases in the control group were treated with the oral Western medication alone (same administration as those in the observation group). Cases in both groups were treated for 28 d. Before and after treatment, the CD3+, CD4+, CDB+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, immunoglobulin (Ig) A, IgE, IgG and IgM were detected and scored using National Institutes of Health chronic prostatitis symptom index (NIH-CPSI). Results: The total effective rate was 90.0% in the observation group, versus 72.5% in the control group, showing a statistical difference (P〈0.05). After treatment, the CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, TGF-131, IgA, IgG and IgM were significantly increased in both groups, showing statistical differences (P〈0.05). There were between-group statistical differences in CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, TGF-131, IgA, IgG, IgE, IgM, total NIH-CPSI score and pain and discomfort score (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion can improve clinical symptoms of CNP patients by improving their immune function.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion combined with manual repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). Methods: A total of 76 BPPV cases were randomly al...Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion combined with manual repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). Methods: A total of 76 BPPV cases were randomly allocated into an observation group(n=38) and a control group(n=38). Patients in the observation group received ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Tinggong(SI 19) plus manual repositioning, whereas patients in the control group received the same manual repositioning alone. Results: After 48 h of treatment, the total effective rate was 94.7% in the observation group, versus 86.8% in the control group; after 7 d of treatment, the total effective rate was 78.9% in the observation group, versus 73.7% in the control group, both showing between-group statistical differences(P〈0.05). The follow-up after 3 months showed that 2 cases(6.7%) got relapse in the observation group, versus 8 cases(28.6%) in the control group, showing a statistical difference(P〈0.05). The adverse reaction rate was 2.6% in the observation group, versus 21.1% in the control group, showing a statistical difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Tinggong(SI 19) plus manual repositioning can obtain better effect for BPPV than manual repositioning alone. In addition, this therapy has stable efficacy and causes less adverse reactions.展开更多
To observe the effects of different doses of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on serum trefoil factor 1 (TFF1) and mucin 5AC (MUCSAC) levels, as well as the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in...To observe the effects of different doses of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on serum trefoil factor 1 (TFF1) and mucin 5AC (MUCSAC) levels, as well as the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in gastric mucosa of rats with spleen deficiency syndrome, therefore, to explore the possible mechanism and the dose-effect characteristics of ginger-partitioned moxibustion in spleen deficiency syndrome. Methods: Seventy-five SPF grade Sprague-Dawley (SO) rats were randomly divided into a blank control group (group A), a model group (group B), a 3 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C1), a 6 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C2) and a 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C3) using random number table method, 15 rats in each group. Except group A, rats in the other groups received intragastric administration of 4 ~C 200% concentrated Da Huang (Radix et RhizomaRhei) to prepare spleen deficiency syndrome model. After successful modeling, rats in group B received no treatment; rats in group C1, C2 and C3 were treated with 3, 6 and 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36)and Zhongwan (CV 12) respectively for 8 continuous days. The general symptom score of rats was observed. The serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expression of EGFR protein in gastric mucosa was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results: After the treatment, compared with group A, the spleen deficiency symptom score was increased in group B, the levels of serum TFF1 and MUC5AC, the EGFR protein expression in gastric tissues of group C1, C2 and C3 were significantly increased (all P〈0.01); compared with group B, the spleen deficiency scores were decreased in group C1, C2 and C3, and the serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC, as well as EGFR protein expression in gastric tissues were increased (all P〈0.01). Compared with group C1, the spleen deficiency scores were decreased in group C2 and C3, the serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC, and the expression of EGFR protein in gastric tissues were increased (all P〈0.01), however, there was no significant difference between group C2 and C3 (all P〉0.05). The mechanism may be related to the increase of serum TFF2 and MUC5AC levels and activation of EGFR protein. Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion can improve the symptoms, as well as promote the proliferation and repair of gastric mucosa in rats with spleen deficiency. The therapeutic efficacy of 6 or 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion is better than that of 3 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion, while the efficacies are equivalent between 6 and 9 moxa-cone Ringer-Dartitioned moxibustion groups.展开更多
Objective To observe the effects of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)on the expression levels of endocrine-related molecules and their receptors in rats with primary dysmenorrhea(PD)due t...Objective To observe the effects of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)on the expression levels of endocrine-related molecules and their receptors in rats with primary dysmenorrhea(PD)due to cold-dampness stagnation,thus to explore their analgesic mechanisms.Methods Thirty-two female Wistar rats were divided into a normal group,a model group,a ginger-partitioned moxibustion group,and a Western medicine group according to the random number table method,with 8 rats in each group.Except for rats in the normal group,all other rats were treated with oxytocin combined with ice-water bath to establish the rat models of PD due to cold-dampness stagnation.After successful modeling,rats in the normal group and the model group did not receive treatment;rats in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group received treatments with ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4);rats in the Western medicine group received ibuprofen by intragastric administration.The writhing response of rats was compared among groups,and the serum levels of prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α),estrogen(estradiol,E2),progesterone(P),and the mRNA expression of PGF2αand E2 receptors in the uterine tissues were detected.Results No writhing behavior was observed in the normal group;compared with the normal group,the serum PGF2αand E2 levels in the model group were increased(P<0.01),while the P level was decreased(P<0.01),and the mRNA expression levels of the uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the writhing behavior latency was prolonged,and the writhing response score was decreased in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group(P<0.01);the serum PGF2αand E2 levels in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group were decreased,while the P level was increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01);the mRNA expression levels of the uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the Western medicine group,the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group showed a prolonged writhing behavior latency,reduced writhing response score(P<0.05),and decreased serum E2 level(P<0.05),while no statistical differences in the serum PGF2αand P levels,or the mRNA expression levels of uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors(P>0.05).Conclusion The analgesic effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on PD due to cold-dampness stagnation may be related to regulating the mRNA expression levels of PGF2αand E2 receptors in the uterine tissues.展开更多
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus pediatric massage(tuina)in treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency.Methods:Ninety infants were randomly divided into a mas...Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus pediatric massage(tuina)in treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency.Methods:Ninety infants were randomly divided into a massage plus moxibustion group,a massage group and a drug group by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The intervention was conducted for two consecutive courses.The infants in the massage plus moxibustion group were treated with pediatric massage and ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8).The infants in the massage group were treated with pediatric massage alone,while those in the drug group were treated with smecta.The primary and secondary symptom scales were assessed before and after treatment and at the follow-ups,and the total effective rate was evaluated after treatment.Results:The total effective rate in the massage plus moxibustion group was significantly different from that in the massage group and drug group(both P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of primary and secondary symptoms decreased in all three groups,with statistically significant intra-group differences(all P<0.05);the scores of primary symptoms were significantly different between the massage plus moxibustion group and the drug group(P<0.05);the scores of secondary symptoms in the massage plus moxibustion group and the massage group were significantly different from that in the drug group(both P<0.05).The differences in the time to recover normal bowel movement frequency among the three groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:Ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus pediatric massage compared with pediatric massage or smecta monotherapy shows superior clinical efficacy in treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency,and has the advantages of appetite improvement,physique strengthening and short course.展开更多
Tianshu (ST 25), Shongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and etc were selected to treat chronic diarrhea. The curative effect between ginger moxibustion and acupuncture was compared. The effective rate of two ...Tianshu (ST 25), Shongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and etc were selected to treat chronic diarrhea. The curative effect between ginger moxibustion and acupuncture was compared. The effective rate of two groups was respectively 93% and 82%. Key Words Diarrhea, Chronic - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Acupuncture-moxibustion Translator: WANG Si-you展开更多
Jiu Ai Tu(The Moxa Treatment)from the Song dynasty is the earliest surviving painting that focuses on the subject of acupuncture and moxibustion.This paper takes the medical activities depicted in the artwork as its r...Jiu Ai Tu(The Moxa Treatment)from the Song dynasty is the earliest surviving painting that focuses on the subject of acupuncture and moxibustion.This paper takes the medical activities depicted in the artwork as its research object and systematically analyzes the external treatment methods for abscesses during the Song dynasty reflected in Jiu Ai Tu.By examining the understanding of abscesses during that period,the paper explores the level of development in external medicine techniques.By analyzing the medical awareness and behaviors of patients when facing such severe illnesses,it aims to explore the societal cognition and experiences regarding health and disease.The paper attempts to present the folk medical ecology of the Song dynasty represented by Jiu Ai Tu.展开更多
Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artist...Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artists at that time.Using the images as historical evidence perspective,this article focuses on the moxibustion used in daily life in Japan depicted in the ukiyo-e arts.With the perspective of acu-moxa therapy,one may identify some specific issues in the acupoint selection,leading to the discovery of special application of moxibustion used by the group of yūjo(遊女)at that time.The article concludes by exploring gender issues in ukiyo-e arts and the implications of punishment attached to moxibustion treatment.展开更多
Treated 52 cases of child diarrhea with ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus Tuina, after three treatments, all the patients are cured. Key Words Point CV 8 (Shenque) - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Massage - Tuina...Treated 52 cases of child diarrhea with ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus Tuina, after three treatments, all the patients are cured. Key Words Point CV 8 (Shenque) - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Massage - Tuina - Diarrhea - Abdominal Pain Author: LIU Xiao-feng (1968-), male, resident physician展开更多
Purpose: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect in the treatment of enuresis by ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy.Methods: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion was applied on Guanyuan (CV 4) and bilate...Purpose: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect in the treatment of enuresis by ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy.Methods: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion was applied on Guanyuan (CV 4) and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) and cupping therapy was applied on Shenque (CV 8) in the treatment of 82 cases of enuresis, in comparison with 76 cases treated by Chinese herbal medicine.Results: The effective rate was 84.1% in the treatment by ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy and was 64.5% in the treatment by Chinese herbal medicine.Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy was better than Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of enuresis (P<0.05). Key Words Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Cupping Therapy - Enuresis Translator: HUANG Guo-qi展开更多
BACKGROUND Lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis is a relatively common orthopedic disease with a high incidence rate.It most commonly occurs in the lumbar 4-5 and lumbar 5-sacral 1 vertebrae,which account for approximatel...BACKGROUND Lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis is a relatively common orthopedic disease with a high incidence rate.It most commonly occurs in the lumbar 4-5 and lumbar 5-sacral 1 vertebrae,which account for approximately 95%of cases.It mostly occurs in people aged 30-50 years old and greatly affects their quality of life.AIM To determine the effect of triple-voltage acupuncture combined with helium-neon laser irradiation on the quality of care and improvement of symptoms in patients with lumbar radiculopathy spondylolisthesis.METHODS In this study,we selected 120 patients with lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis who were treated at our hospital between June 2019 to June 2020.The patients were divided into control and observation groups according to the random number table method,with 60 patients in each group.Patients in the observation group were treated with three-volt moxibustion combined with helium-neon laser irradiation,and those in the control group were treated with lumbar traction.After 1 month of treatment,the lumbar pain scores,lumbar spine motor functions,clinical treatment effects,and nursing satisfaction of the two groups were compared.RESULTS The results showed that acupuncture combined with laser irradiation significantly improved the patients'clinical symptoms,i.e.,reduced their low back pain,significantly lower numerical rating scale pain scores in the observation group than in the control group,and better lumbar spine motility than in the control group,compared to lumbar traction.In addition,they were cared for.The treatment effectiveness rate of the observation group was 95.5%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(81.67%).Satisfaction with care was higher than 90 points in both groups,but the difference was not statistically significant.CONCLUSION Our study provides a clinical rationale for the future treatment of patients with lumbar spine disease.However,further extensive research is needed for validation.展开更多
Moxibustion Moxibustion(written as“jiū(灸)”in Chinese),also known as“jiūruò(灸焫)”in ancient Chinese,was described in the ancient Chinese book Shuo Wen Jie Zi as having the meaning of burning and possessing...Moxibustion Moxibustion(written as“jiū(灸)”in Chinese),also known as“jiūruò(灸焫)”in ancient Chinese,was described in the ancient Chinese book Shuo Wen Jie Zi as having the meaning of burning and possessing the properties of fire,while sharing the same pronunciation as“jiǔ(久).”“Moxibustion is a method of curing diseases that uses lighted moxa to press and cauterize acupoints.”Moxibustion is a traditional external treatment method that involves the application of moxa wool or other materials,either directly or indirectly(such as through burning or fumigation),to stimulate specific points or areas on body surface.It is used for purposes such as prevention,treatment,rehabilitation,and health care.Moxibustion originated in ancient times,prevailed during the Qin and Han dynasties(221 B.C.E.–220 C.E.),experienced a period of decline during the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368–1912 C.E.),and was revitalized in the contemporary era.展开更多
Background:To explored whether moxa cone moxibustion can reduce peritoneal inflammation by increasing the content of peritoneal macrophages and B cells via interferon-gamma.Methods:The mice were randomly divided into ...Background:To explored whether moxa cone moxibustion can reduce peritoneal inflammation by increasing the content of peritoneal macrophages and B cells via interferon-gamma.Methods:The mice were randomly divided into three groups with six mice in each group:the control group,model group,and moxibustion group,and the model was established in mice using cyclophosphamide.In the moxibustion group,the mice received moxa cone moxibustion at Zusanli(ST36)for 7 days.Analysis of Peritoneal cell were detected by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence,the protein expression level in the peritoneal fluid were measured with mouse cytokine antibody arrays and verified by enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay test,and RNA-Sequencing was used for peritoneal cell RNA analysis.Results:Our results showed that moxa cone moxibustion could reduce the loss of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells(P<0.05).With the cytokine array analysis and enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay test of peritoneal fluid,we found that IFN‐γwas up-regulated in moxibustion group(P<0.05).There were 169 genes were down-regulated in the model group and up-regulated in the moxibustion group while 19 genes that were up-regulated in the model group and down-regulated in the moxibustion group via RNA-sequencing.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis of 188 intersect differentially expressed genes were found that the top 3 pathways with the highest enrichment of up-regulated genes included Hematopoietic cell lineage,Inflammatory bowel disease and Malaria.The differentially expressed genes visualization protein-protein interaction network shows the top 10 genes including Ifng,Grb2,CCR7,CTLA4,CXCR5,Foxp3,kit,PRF1,CD5 and klrg1.Conclusion:These findings showed that moxa cone moxibustion can alleviate chemotherapy-induced diarrhea by reducing the loss of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells in the peritoneal cavity,possibly through up-regulating inflammatory bowel disease signaling pathway via interferon-gamma to regulate the survival and function of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells.展开更多
With the development of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)acupuncture and moxibustion,research on acupuncture and moxibustion in the Western world is deepening.The concept of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the ...With the development of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)acupuncture and moxibustion,research on acupuncture and moxibustion in the Western world is deepening.The concept of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West is formed.By investigating the localization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the Western world,this paper introduces several kinds of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West and concludes the spread of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West through hospitals and clinics,academic works,social organizations,education,and training.This paper provides a global vision developing domestic acupuncture and moxibustion and promoting academic prosperity and technical progress of world acupuncture and moxibustion system.展开更多
Stomachache is one of the most common diseases of digestive system, among which stomach pain of deficiency cold of spleen and stomach is the most common. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy as an external treatment of...Stomachache is one of the most common diseases of digestive system, among which stomach pain of deficiency cold of spleen and stomach is the most common. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy as an external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine for relieving stomach pain due to deficiency of spleen and stomach, has the advantages of convenient operation, small adverse reactions and remarkable curative effect, which is easy for patients to accept. In this paper, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy such as moxibustion and warm acupuncture therapy for stomach pain of spleen and stomach deficiency cold type is summarized to provide evidence-based basis for clinical treatment of stomach pain of spleen and stomach deficiency cold type.展开更多
Objective:To explore the best duration of moxibustion on lumbar disk herniation(LDH).Methods:A total of 88 patients were randomly divided into control group and 15-min,30-min,and 45-min moxibustion groups.The control ...Objective:To explore the best duration of moxibustion on lumbar disk herniation(LDH).Methods:A total of 88 patients were randomly divided into control group and 15-min,30-min,and 45-min moxibustion groups.The control group was treated with conventional therapy,while the other 3 groups were intervened with different moxibustion durations.Low back pain,dysfunction,lumbar function,and effective rates were evaluated before,in the first week and second week of intervention.Results:In low back pain,compared with the control group,the score of the 15-min group had no significant difference,but it was significantly lower in the 30-min and 45-min groups.In dysfunction and lumbar function,compared with the control group,the scores of the 15-min,30-min,and 45-min groups were significantly higher,and the scores of the 30-min and 45-min groups were significantly higher,but there was no significant difference between the 30-min and 45-min group.In effective rates,there was no significant difference between the control group and 15-min group;the effective rates of the 30-min and 45-min groups were significantly higher than those of the control group.Conclusions:Moxibustion has good therapeutic effect on LDH with specific moxibustion time.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of Qi cross-shaped moxibustion on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in elderly hip fracture patients after surgery.Methods:62 elderly hip fracture surgery patients were selected...Objective:To explore the effect of Qi cross-shaped moxibustion on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in elderly hip fracture patients after surgery.Methods:62 elderly hip fracture surgery patients were selected as the base analysis sample,enrolled in January 2023-May 2024,and divided into an observation group(n=31)and a control group(n=31)using the digital table random draw scheme.The patients in the control group underwent conventional dietary intervention,and the patients in the observation group underwent Qi cross-shaped moxibustion intervention,comparing the gastrointestinal function recovery time and quality of life scores(PAC-QOL)of patients with constipation between the two groups.Results:The gastrointestinal function recovery time of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05);the PAC-QOL score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group after the intervention(P<0.05).Conclusion:Qi cross-shaped moxibustion can shorten the recovery time of gastrointestinal function and improve the quality of life of elderly hip fracture patients after surgery,and it has the value of promotion and application.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the nursing measures and effects of ginger moxibustion in the treatment of heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)with gastrointestinal symptoms.Methods:86 patients with heart failure(yang qi defi...Objective:To evaluate the nursing measures and effects of ginger moxibustion in the treatment of heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)with gastrointestinal symptoms.Methods:86 patients with heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms who were admitted to the hospital between January 2023 and January 2024 were selected and divided into 43 cases in each group by random number table grouping;Group I implemented integrated care,while Group II adopted conventional care.The indicators of care were compared between the two groups.Results:After the nursing care,the digestive symptom scores of Group I were lower than those of Group I,and the psychological scores were lower than those of Group II(P<0.05).Conclusion:Ginger moxibustion can improve gastrointestinal symptoms and enhance the psychological health of patients with heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)with gastrointestinal symptoms.展开更多
Background:“Yang Transforming Qi and Yin shaping”comes from“Plain Question Yin and Yang should be like the theory”.Chinese medicine believes that the imbalance of yin and yang is the cause of human diseases.One of...Background:“Yang Transforming Qi and Yin shaping”comes from“Plain Question Yin and Yang should be like the theory”.Chinese medicine believes that the imbalance of yin and yang is the cause of human diseases.One of the strengths of TCM in treating diseases is holistic regulation.The theory of“Yang transforming Qi,and Yin shaping”implies a strong holistic view.Chloasma,one of the common skin diseases,seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients due to its unclear etiology,difficult treatment and easy recurrence.The occurrence and development of chloasma are closely related to internal organs.This paper is based on the theory of internal meridian,“Yang transforming Qi,and Yin shaping”which attaches importance to the concept of“Yang Qi”,from a new understanding of the pathogenesis etiology of chloasma.Methods:The author believes that the incidence of the disease is the deficiency of Yang Qi,which can’t promote the movement of Qi and blood to nourish the face,resulting in tangible material condensation,so proposes that this disease needs to be promoted by Yang transforming Qi and warm to dissipate.Moxibustion belongs to the fire,and its warming effect can dissipate the tangible evil.Results:Combined with clinical practice and the theory of internal meridian,the author elaborated that moxibustion is one of the effective methods for treating chloasma,which provides a new way of thinking for the treatment of chloasma.Conclusion:“Yang Transforming Qi and Yin shaping”can be used to guide the treatment of chloasma.展开更多
文摘Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1) for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A total of 112 patients with primary dysmenorrhea were randomized into an observation group and a control group according to their visiting sequence, 56 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group received ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1), while patients in the control group received oral intake of analgesic. For both groups, treatment started 1 week before menstruation and lasted for 3 menstrual cycles, continued by a 3-month follow-up visit, then the clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results: By the end of treatment, symptom score in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance(P〈0.05). After 3 months of treatment, the value of prostaglandin F2 a(PGF2α), systolic-to-diastolic peak velocity ratio(S/D), resistance index(RI) and pulsatility index(PI) in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group, showing statistical significances(all P〈0.01).The recovery rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance(P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zigong(EX-CA 1) for primary dysmenorrhea is a combination of the merits of warming function of moxibustion, dissipating function of ginger and stimulation of acupoint, and is better than oral intake of analgesic.
基金supported by Hebei Tangshan Science & Technology Program,No.121302118b~~
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on immunocytokines in patients with chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP). Methods: A total of 80 CNP patients were randomly allocated into two groups according to their visiting sequence, 40 cases in each group. Cases in the observation group were treated with oral Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Capsules (Harnal) (0.2 mg for each dose, one dose a day) and ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Qihai (CV 6), Guanyuan (CV 4), Zhongji (CV 3) and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Pangguangshu (BL 28), Shangliao (BL 31), Ciliao (BL 32), Zhongliao (BL 33) and Xialiao (BL 34) (once a day). Cases in the control group were treated with the oral Western medication alone (same administration as those in the observation group). Cases in both groups were treated for 28 d. Before and after treatment, the CD3+, CD4+, CDB+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, immunoglobulin (Ig) A, IgE, IgG and IgM were detected and scored using National Institutes of Health chronic prostatitis symptom index (NIH-CPSI). Results: The total effective rate was 90.0% in the observation group, versus 72.5% in the control group, showing a statistical difference (P〈0.05). After treatment, the CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, TGF-131, IgA, IgG and IgM were significantly increased in both groups, showing statistical differences (P〈0.05). There were between-group statistical differences in CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD4+ CD25+, CD4+ CD25+ Foxp3+, TGF-131, IgA, IgG, IgE, IgM, total NIH-CPSI score and pain and discomfort score (P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion can improve clinical symptoms of CNP patients by improving their immune function.
基金supported by Fund Project of Zhejiang Province Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine~~
文摘Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion combined with manual repositioning for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). Methods: A total of 76 BPPV cases were randomly allocated into an observation group(n=38) and a control group(n=38). Patients in the observation group received ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Tinggong(SI 19) plus manual repositioning, whereas patients in the control group received the same manual repositioning alone. Results: After 48 h of treatment, the total effective rate was 94.7% in the observation group, versus 86.8% in the control group; after 7 d of treatment, the total effective rate was 78.9% in the observation group, versus 73.7% in the control group, both showing between-group statistical differences(P〈0.05). The follow-up after 3 months showed that 2 cases(6.7%) got relapse in the observation group, versus 8 cases(28.6%) in the control group, showing a statistical difference(P〈0.05). The adverse reaction rate was 2.6% in the observation group, versus 21.1% in the control group, showing a statistical difference(P〈0.05). Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Tinggong(SI 19) plus manual repositioning can obtain better effect for BPPV than manual repositioning alone. In addition, this therapy has stable efficacy and causes less adverse reactions.
基金supported by Fund Project of Hunan Province Education Office,No.13C685Graduate Student Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province,No.CX2016B351Undergraduate Student Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province,No.201409060207~~
文摘To observe the effects of different doses of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on serum trefoil factor 1 (TFF1) and mucin 5AC (MUCSAC) levels, as well as the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in gastric mucosa of rats with spleen deficiency syndrome, therefore, to explore the possible mechanism and the dose-effect characteristics of ginger-partitioned moxibustion in spleen deficiency syndrome. Methods: Seventy-five SPF grade Sprague-Dawley (SO) rats were randomly divided into a blank control group (group A), a model group (group B), a 3 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C1), a 6 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C2) and a 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion group (group C3) using random number table method, 15 rats in each group. Except group A, rats in the other groups received intragastric administration of 4 ~C 200% concentrated Da Huang (Radix et RhizomaRhei) to prepare spleen deficiency syndrome model. After successful modeling, rats in group B received no treatment; rats in group C1, C2 and C3 were treated with 3, 6 and 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36)and Zhongwan (CV 12) respectively for 8 continuous days. The general symptom score of rats was observed. The serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expression of EGFR protein in gastric mucosa was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results: After the treatment, compared with group A, the spleen deficiency symptom score was increased in group B, the levels of serum TFF1 and MUC5AC, the EGFR protein expression in gastric tissues of group C1, C2 and C3 were significantly increased (all P〈0.01); compared with group B, the spleen deficiency scores were decreased in group C1, C2 and C3, and the serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC, as well as EGFR protein expression in gastric tissues were increased (all P〈0.01). Compared with group C1, the spleen deficiency scores were decreased in group C2 and C3, the serum levels of TFF1 and MUC5AC, and the expression of EGFR protein in gastric tissues were increased (all P〈0.01), however, there was no significant difference between group C2 and C3 (all P〉0.05). The mechanism may be related to the increase of serum TFF2 and MUC5AC levels and activation of EGFR protein. Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion can improve the symptoms, as well as promote the proliferation and repair of gastric mucosa in rats with spleen deficiency. The therapeutic efficacy of 6 or 9 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion is better than that of 3 moxa-cone ginger-partitioned moxibustion, while the efficacies are equivalent between 6 and 9 moxa-cone Ringer-Dartitioned moxibustion groups.
文摘Objective To observe the effects of ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4)on the expression levels of endocrine-related molecules and their receptors in rats with primary dysmenorrhea(PD)due to cold-dampness stagnation,thus to explore their analgesic mechanisms.Methods Thirty-two female Wistar rats were divided into a normal group,a model group,a ginger-partitioned moxibustion group,and a Western medicine group according to the random number table method,with 8 rats in each group.Except for rats in the normal group,all other rats were treated with oxytocin combined with ice-water bath to establish the rat models of PD due to cold-dampness stagnation.After successful modeling,rats in the normal group and the model group did not receive treatment;rats in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group received treatments with ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV8)and Guanyuan(CV4);rats in the Western medicine group received ibuprofen by intragastric administration.The writhing response of rats was compared among groups,and the serum levels of prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α),estrogen(estradiol,E2),progesterone(P),and the mRNA expression of PGF2αand E2 receptors in the uterine tissues were detected.Results No writhing behavior was observed in the normal group;compared with the normal group,the serum PGF2αand E2 levels in the model group were increased(P<0.01),while the P level was decreased(P<0.01),and the mRNA expression levels of the uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors were increased(P<0.01,P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the writhing behavior latency was prolonged,and the writhing response score was decreased in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group(P<0.01);the serum PGF2αand E2 levels in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group were decreased,while the P level was increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01);the mRNA expression levels of the uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors in the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group and the Western medicine group were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the Western medicine group,the ginger-partitioned moxibustion group showed a prolonged writhing behavior latency,reduced writhing response score(P<0.05),and decreased serum E2 level(P<0.05),while no statistical differences in the serum PGF2αand P levels,or the mRNA expression levels of uterine PGF2αand E2 receptors(P>0.05).Conclusion The analgesic effect of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on PD due to cold-dampness stagnation may be related to regulating the mRNA expression levels of PGF2αand E2 receptors in the uterine tissues.
文摘Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus pediatric massage(tuina)in treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency.Methods:Ninety infants were randomly divided into a massage plus moxibustion group,a massage group and a drug group by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.The intervention was conducted for two consecutive courses.The infants in the massage plus moxibustion group were treated with pediatric massage and ginger-partitioned moxibustion at Shenque(CV 8).The infants in the massage group were treated with pediatric massage alone,while those in the drug group were treated with smecta.The primary and secondary symptom scales were assessed before and after treatment and at the follow-ups,and the total effective rate was evaluated after treatment.Results:The total effective rate in the massage plus moxibustion group was significantly different from that in the massage group and drug group(both P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of primary and secondary symptoms decreased in all three groups,with statistically significant intra-group differences(all P<0.05);the scores of primary symptoms were significantly different between the massage plus moxibustion group and the drug group(P<0.05);the scores of secondary symptoms in the massage plus moxibustion group and the massage group were significantly different from that in the drug group(both P<0.05).The differences in the time to recover normal bowel movement frequency among the three groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion:Ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus pediatric massage compared with pediatric massage or smecta monotherapy shows superior clinical efficacy in treating infantile diarrhea due to spleen deficiency,and has the advantages of appetite improvement,physique strengthening and short course.
文摘Tianshu (ST 25), Shongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Zusanli (ST 36) and etc were selected to treat chronic diarrhea. The curative effect between ginger moxibustion and acupuncture was compared. The effective rate of two groups was respectively 93% and 82%. Key Words Diarrhea, Chronic - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Acupuncture-moxibustion Translator: WANG Si-you
基金financed from the grant of the National Social Science Foundation General Project(No.23BZS010)。
文摘Jiu Ai Tu(The Moxa Treatment)from the Song dynasty is the earliest surviving painting that focuses on the subject of acupuncture and moxibustion.This paper takes the medical activities depicted in the artwork as its research object and systematically analyzes the external treatment methods for abscesses during the Song dynasty reflected in Jiu Ai Tu.By examining the understanding of abscesses during that period,the paper explores the level of development in external medicine techniques.By analyzing the medical awareness and behaviors of patients when facing such severe illnesses,it aims to explore the societal cognition and experiences regarding health and disease.The paper attempts to present the folk medical ecology of the Song dynasty represented by Jiu Ai Tu.
基金financed by the National Social Science Fund of China(No.23BZS084)。
文摘Ukiyo-e(浮世絵)was a genre of popular art during the Edo and Meiji periods in Japan.Moxibustion,which was originally introduced from China,was also in its heyday and became one of the popular topics for ukiyo-e artists at that time.Using the images as historical evidence perspective,this article focuses on the moxibustion used in daily life in Japan depicted in the ukiyo-e arts.With the perspective of acu-moxa therapy,one may identify some specific issues in the acupoint selection,leading to the discovery of special application of moxibustion used by the group of yūjo(遊女)at that time.The article concludes by exploring gender issues in ukiyo-e arts and the implications of punishment attached to moxibustion treatment.
文摘Treated 52 cases of child diarrhea with ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus Tuina, after three treatments, all the patients are cured. Key Words Point CV 8 (Shenque) - Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Massage - Tuina - Diarrhea - Abdominal Pain Author: LIU Xiao-feng (1968-), male, resident physician
文摘Purpose: To observe the clinical therapeutic effect in the treatment of enuresis by ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy.Methods: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion was applied on Guanyuan (CV 4) and bilateral Zusanli (ST 36) and cupping therapy was applied on Shenque (CV 8) in the treatment of 82 cases of enuresis, in comparison with 76 cases treated by Chinese herbal medicine.Results: The effective rate was 84.1% in the treatment by ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy and was 64.5% in the treatment by Chinese herbal medicine.Conclusion: Ginger-partitioned moxibustion plus cupping therapy was better than Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of enuresis (P<0.05). Key Words Ginger-partitioned Moxibustion - Cupping Therapy - Enuresis Translator: HUANG Guo-qi
文摘BACKGROUND Lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis is a relatively common orthopedic disease with a high incidence rate.It most commonly occurs in the lumbar 4-5 and lumbar 5-sacral 1 vertebrae,which account for approximately 95%of cases.It mostly occurs in people aged 30-50 years old and greatly affects their quality of life.AIM To determine the effect of triple-voltage acupuncture combined with helium-neon laser irradiation on the quality of care and improvement of symptoms in patients with lumbar radiculopathy spondylolisthesis.METHODS In this study,we selected 120 patients with lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis who were treated at our hospital between June 2019 to June 2020.The patients were divided into control and observation groups according to the random number table method,with 60 patients in each group.Patients in the observation group were treated with three-volt moxibustion combined with helium-neon laser irradiation,and those in the control group were treated with lumbar traction.After 1 month of treatment,the lumbar pain scores,lumbar spine motor functions,clinical treatment effects,and nursing satisfaction of the two groups were compared.RESULTS The results showed that acupuncture combined with laser irradiation significantly improved the patients'clinical symptoms,i.e.,reduced their low back pain,significantly lower numerical rating scale pain scores in the observation group than in the control group,and better lumbar spine motility than in the control group,compared to lumbar traction.In addition,they were cared for.The treatment effectiveness rate of the observation group was 95.5%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(81.67%).Satisfaction with care was higher than 90 points in both groups,but the difference was not statistically significant.CONCLUSION Our study provides a clinical rationale for the future treatment of patients with lumbar spine disease.However,further extensive research is needed for validation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81973953,82174501).
文摘Moxibustion Moxibustion(written as“jiū(灸)”in Chinese),also known as“jiūruò(灸焫)”in ancient Chinese,was described in the ancient Chinese book Shuo Wen Jie Zi as having the meaning of burning and possessing the properties of fire,while sharing the same pronunciation as“jiǔ(久).”“Moxibustion is a method of curing diseases that uses lighted moxa to press and cauterize acupoints.”Moxibustion is a traditional external treatment method that involves the application of moxa wool or other materials,either directly or indirectly(such as through burning or fumigation),to stimulate specific points or areas on body surface.It is used for purposes such as prevention,treatment,rehabilitation,and health care.Moxibustion originated in ancient times,prevailed during the Qin and Han dynasties(221 B.C.E.–220 C.E.),experienced a period of decline during the Ming and Qing dynasties(1368–1912 C.E.),and was revitalized in the contemporary era.
基金The authors acknowledge the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81804171)Project of Guangdong Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.20241049)The Scientific Research Projects of Medical and Health Institutions of Longhua District,Shenzhen(No.2023063).
文摘Background:To explored whether moxa cone moxibustion can reduce peritoneal inflammation by increasing the content of peritoneal macrophages and B cells via interferon-gamma.Methods:The mice were randomly divided into three groups with six mice in each group:the control group,model group,and moxibustion group,and the model was established in mice using cyclophosphamide.In the moxibustion group,the mice received moxa cone moxibustion at Zusanli(ST36)for 7 days.Analysis of Peritoneal cell were detected by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence,the protein expression level in the peritoneal fluid were measured with mouse cytokine antibody arrays and verified by enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay test,and RNA-Sequencing was used for peritoneal cell RNA analysis.Results:Our results showed that moxa cone moxibustion could reduce the loss of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells(P<0.05).With the cytokine array analysis and enzyme linked immuno sorbent assay test of peritoneal fluid,we found that IFN‐γwas up-regulated in moxibustion group(P<0.05).There were 169 genes were down-regulated in the model group and up-regulated in the moxibustion group while 19 genes that were up-regulated in the model group and down-regulated in the moxibustion group via RNA-sequencing.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis of 188 intersect differentially expressed genes were found that the top 3 pathways with the highest enrichment of up-regulated genes included Hematopoietic cell lineage,Inflammatory bowel disease and Malaria.The differentially expressed genes visualization protein-protein interaction network shows the top 10 genes including Ifng,Grb2,CCR7,CTLA4,CXCR5,Foxp3,kit,PRF1,CD5 and klrg1.Conclusion:These findings showed that moxa cone moxibustion can alleviate chemotherapy-induced diarrhea by reducing the loss of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells in the peritoneal cavity,possibly through up-regulating inflammatory bowel disease signaling pathway via interferon-gamma to regulate the survival and function of large peritoneal macrophages and B1 cells.
基金This research was financed by the grant from Special Project for International Cooperation of Department of International Cooperation,National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.0610-2140NF020631).
文摘With the development of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)acupuncture and moxibustion,research on acupuncture and moxibustion in the Western world is deepening.The concept of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West is formed.By investigating the localization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the Western world,this paper introduces several kinds of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West and concludes the spread of acupuncture and moxibustion popular in the West through hospitals and clinics,academic works,social organizations,education,and training.This paper provides a global vision developing domestic acupuncture and moxibustion and promoting academic prosperity and technical progress of world acupuncture and moxibustion system.
文摘Stomachache is one of the most common diseases of digestive system, among which stomach pain of deficiency cold of spleen and stomach is the most common. Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy as an external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine for relieving stomach pain due to deficiency of spleen and stomach, has the advantages of convenient operation, small adverse reactions and remarkable curative effect, which is easy for patients to accept. In this paper, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy such as moxibustion and warm acupuncture therapy for stomach pain of spleen and stomach deficiency cold type is summarized to provide evidence-based basis for clinical treatment of stomach pain of spleen and stomach deficiency cold type.
文摘Objective:To explore the best duration of moxibustion on lumbar disk herniation(LDH).Methods:A total of 88 patients were randomly divided into control group and 15-min,30-min,and 45-min moxibustion groups.The control group was treated with conventional therapy,while the other 3 groups were intervened with different moxibustion durations.Low back pain,dysfunction,lumbar function,and effective rates were evaluated before,in the first week and second week of intervention.Results:In low back pain,compared with the control group,the score of the 15-min group had no significant difference,but it was significantly lower in the 30-min and 45-min groups.In dysfunction and lumbar function,compared with the control group,the scores of the 15-min,30-min,and 45-min groups were significantly higher,and the scores of the 30-min and 45-min groups were significantly higher,but there was no significant difference between the 30-min and 45-min group.In effective rates,there was no significant difference between the control group and 15-min group;the effective rates of the 30-min and 45-min groups were significantly higher than those of the control group.Conclusions:Moxibustion has good therapeutic effect on LDH with specific moxibustion time.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of Qi cross-shaped moxibustion on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in elderly hip fracture patients after surgery.Methods:62 elderly hip fracture surgery patients were selected as the base analysis sample,enrolled in January 2023-May 2024,and divided into an observation group(n=31)and a control group(n=31)using the digital table random draw scheme.The patients in the control group underwent conventional dietary intervention,and the patients in the observation group underwent Qi cross-shaped moxibustion intervention,comparing the gastrointestinal function recovery time and quality of life scores(PAC-QOL)of patients with constipation between the two groups.Results:The gastrointestinal function recovery time of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05);the PAC-QOL score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group after the intervention(P<0.05).Conclusion:Qi cross-shaped moxibustion can shorten the recovery time of gastrointestinal function and improve the quality of life of elderly hip fracture patients after surgery,and it has the value of promotion and application.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the nursing measures and effects of ginger moxibustion in the treatment of heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)with gastrointestinal symptoms.Methods:86 patients with heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms who were admitted to the hospital between January 2023 and January 2024 were selected and divided into 43 cases in each group by random number table grouping;Group I implemented integrated care,while Group II adopted conventional care.The indicators of care were compared between the two groups.Results:After the nursing care,the digestive symptom scores of Group I were lower than those of Group I,and the psychological scores were lower than those of Group II(P<0.05).Conclusion:Ginger moxibustion can improve gastrointestinal symptoms and enhance the psychological health of patients with heart failure(yang qi deficiency type)with gastrointestinal symptoms.
基金Project of TCM&Combination of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Tianjin Health(Commission:2021003,2021004).
文摘Background:“Yang Transforming Qi and Yin shaping”comes from“Plain Question Yin and Yang should be like the theory”.Chinese medicine believes that the imbalance of yin and yang is the cause of human diseases.One of the strengths of TCM in treating diseases is holistic regulation.The theory of“Yang transforming Qi,and Yin shaping”implies a strong holistic view.Chloasma,one of the common skin diseases,seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients due to its unclear etiology,difficult treatment and easy recurrence.The occurrence and development of chloasma are closely related to internal organs.This paper is based on the theory of internal meridian,“Yang transforming Qi,and Yin shaping”which attaches importance to the concept of“Yang Qi”,from a new understanding of the pathogenesis etiology of chloasma.Methods:The author believes that the incidence of the disease is the deficiency of Yang Qi,which can’t promote the movement of Qi and blood to nourish the face,resulting in tangible material condensation,so proposes that this disease needs to be promoted by Yang transforming Qi and warm to dissipate.Moxibustion belongs to the fire,and its warming effect can dissipate the tangible evil.Results:Combined with clinical practice and the theory of internal meridian,the author elaborated that moxibustion is one of the effective methods for treating chloasma,which provides a new way of thinking for the treatment of chloasma.Conclusion:“Yang Transforming Qi and Yin shaping”can be used to guide the treatment of chloasma.