Chinese Moxibustion Methodology

Author: Wu Huanggen / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume is the Basic Part, which includes four chapters: the Origin and Development of Moxibustion, Meridians, Acupoints, and Modern Research on Moxibustion. The second volume is the Clinical Part, which elaborates on 14 chapters based on the characteristics of moxibustion treatment and the clinical application of moxibustion for various diseases across different medical specialties. It mainly introduces the use of moxibustion for anti-aging, pain relief, countering the side effects of tumor radiotherapy and chemotherapy, treating circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, digestive system diseases, nervous system diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases, hematopoietic system diseases, orthopedic diseases, dermatological diseases, gynecological diseases, pediatric diseases, as well as the treatment of hemorrhagic fever and drug addiction with moxibustion. For each disease, it is described in three parts: modern medical etiology and pathology, traditional Chinese medicine etiology and pathogenesis, and moxibustion treatment. At the end of each chapter, there is an update on the research progress of moxibustion in treating diseases of that system. This book integrates the basic and clinical research of moxibustion, making it a specialized work in moxibustion studies both domestically and internationally in recent years. It is beneficial for acupuncture and moxibustion researchers and clinical practitioners, as well as for.