艾灸疗法英文版Moxibustion methods课件.ppt

Moxibustion methods Moxibustion methods * Moxibustion methods Moxibustion methods 艾 灸 方 法 * Moxibustion methods 1.The definition of Moxibustion Moxibustion is a therapy used to treat and prevent diseases by applying burning moxa to stimulate the human body surface. * Moxibustion methods Moxibustion is also an active regulating functions of the body to improve and rectify the disturbance and dysfunction of certain organs in the body. * Moxibustion methods The material — Maxo The material used for moxibustion is mainly Chinese mugwort leaf which is fragrant and easy to be ignited. It is processed into mugwort wool for clinical use. * Moxibustion methods 2.Generic Moxibustion methods Moxibustion with moxa cone Direct moxibustion Indirect moxibustion Moxibustion with moxa roll Moxibustion with warmed needles * Moxibustion methods 2.1 Moxibustion with moxa cone Moxa cone is a cone-shaped mugwort wool, the size of which varies from the size of wheat grain to the size of a Chinese date. The measurement unit of moxa cone is called “Zhuang”. The burning out of one moxa cone is called one Zhuang. * Moxibustion methods The moxa cone is placed on the acupoint selected in performing moxibustion. Moxibustion with moxa cones is either direct or indirect, depending on whether there is something between the moxa cone and the skin. * Moxibustion methods 2.1.1 Direct moxibustion Direct moxibution means that the moxa cone is placed directly on the acupoint and ignited. Prior to moxibustion, some garlic juice or vaseline can be applied to the site in order to increase the adhesion of the moxa cone to the skin. This type of moxibustion is either scarring or non-scarring according to the degree of burning over the skin. * Moxibustion methods Non-scarring moxibustion When 2/5 of a moxa cone is burnt, or when the patient feels a burning pain, the cone is replaced by a new one. The moxibustion continues until the local skin becomes reddish but without blisters. Usua