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Liu H, Huang Z, Wei L, Huang H, Li Q, Peng H, Liu M. Uncertainty analysis and optimization for mild moxibustion. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0282355. [PMID: 37068075 PMCID: PMC10109485 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
Abstract
During mild moxibustion treatment, uncertainties are involved in the operating parameters, such as the moxa-burning temperature, the moxa stick sizes, the stick-to-skin distance, and the skin moisture content. It results in fluctuations in skin surface temperature during mild moxibustion. Existing mild moxibustion treatments almost ignore the uncertainty of operating parameters. The uncertainties lead to excessive skin surface temperature causing intense pain, or over-low temperature reducing efficacy. Therefore, the interval model was employed to measure the uncertainty of the operation parameters in mild moxibustion, and the uncertainty optimization design was performed for the operation parameters. It aimed to provide the maximum thermal penetration of mild moxibustion to enhance efficacy while meeting the surface temperature requirements. The interval uncertainty optimization can fully consider the operating parameter uncertainties to ensure optimal thermal penetration and avoid patient discomfort caused by excessive skin surface temperature. To reduce the computational burden of the optimization solution, a high-precision surrogate model was established through a radial basis neural network (RBNN), and a nonlinear interval model for mild moxibustion treatment was formulated. By introducing the reliability-based possibility degree of interval (RPDI), the interval uncertainty optimization was transformed into a deterministic optimization problem, solved by the genetic algorithm. The results showed that this method could significantly improve the thermal penetration of mild moxibustion while meeting the skin surface temperature requirements, thereby enhancing efficacy.
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- Honghua Liu
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang, PR China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, PR China
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Numerical Simulation of Temperature Distribution during Mild Moxibustion. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:6604372. [PMID: 35754700 PMCID: PMC9225914 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6604372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mild moxibustion is a treatment approach belonging to moxa-hanging moxibustion. The burning end of the moxa stick is kept at a fixed distance from the moxibustion skin, aiming to make the patient feel warm without burning pain. The appropriate temperature distribution is critical for the mild moxibustion treatment. The purpose of this paper is to improve the efficacy of mild moxibustion on human tissues. By combining the radiative and conductive models with surface-to-surface heat transfer, biological heat transfer simulations are realized based on biological tissues in particular media. A finite element model of mild moxibustion was established to obtain the characteristics of skin tissue temperature distribution under various conditions. The model considers multiple factors, such as the moxa-burning temperature, the stick-to-skin distance, the moxa stick sizes, and the ambient temperature. The results show that the temperature distribution under various conditions is centered at the moxibustion point and the temperature decreases in the surrounding direction. The higher the moxa-burning temperature, the higher the skin surface temperature and the worse the stability in heating. The stick-to-skin distance is inversely proportional to the skin surface temperature. The moxa stick diameter is proportional to the skin surface temperature. The longer the moxibustion time, the higher the skin surface temperature. And the temperature change gradually flattened in the late stage of mild moxibustion. Finally, a set of moxibustion conditions with optimal temperature distribution was obtained by comparing the data of all groups.
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Tian L, Ren JJ, Tian HC, Wang YF, Li YT, Xu Q. Effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for poststroke insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. WORLD JOURNAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/2311-8571.335136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Hu D, Shen W, Gong C, Fang C, Yao C, Zhu X, Wang L, Zhao C, Zhu S. Grain-sized moxibustion promotes NK cell antitumour immunity by inhibiting adrenergic signalling in non-small cell lung cancer. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:2900-2908. [PMID: 33506637 PMCID: PMC7957214 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer‐related death worldwide, and non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 85% of lung cancer diagnoses. As an ancient therapy, moxibustion has been used to treat cancer‐related symptoms in clinical practice. However, its antitumour effect on NSCLC remains largely unexplored. In the present study, a Lewis lung cancer (LLC) xenograft tumour model was established, and grain‐sized moxibustion (gMoxi) was performed at the acupoint of Zusanli (ST36). Flow cytometry and RNA sequencing (RNA‐Seq) were used to access the immune cell phenotype, cytotoxicity and gene expression. PK136, propranolol and epinephrine were used for natural killer (NK) cell depletion, β‐adrenoceptor blockade and activation, respectively. Results showed that gMoxi significantly inhibited LLC tumour growth. Moreover, gMoxi significantly increased the proportion, infiltration and activation of NK cells, whereas it did not affect CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. NK cell depletion reversed gMoxi‐mediated tumour regression. LLC tumour RNA‐Seq indicated that these effects might be related to the inhibition of adrenergic signalling. Surely, β‐blocker propranolol clearly inhibited LLC tumour growth and promoted NK cells, and gMoxi no longer increased tumour regression and promoted NK cells after propranolol treatment. Epinephrine could inhibit NK cell activity, and gMoxi significantly inhibited tumour growth and promoted NK cells after epinephrine treatment. These results demonstrated that gMoxi could promote NK cell antitumour immunity by inhibiting adrenergic signalling, suggesting that gMoxi could be used as a promising therapeutic regimen for the treatment of NSCLC, and it had a great potential in NK cell–based cancer immunotherapy.
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- Dan Hu
- School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine and Immunology Research, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.,Department of Immunology and Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Effectiveness and safety of electrical moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: A multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. Complement Ther Med 2020; 53:102523. [PMID: 33066857 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is increasing, and it has emerged as a major health issue. Studies have been reported that moxibustion is effective for treating KOA, but conventional moxibustion is difficult to control the intensity of stimulation and causes smoke, harmful gases, or odors. An electrical moxibustion (EM) device was developed to solve these problems, so we conducted this study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of EM as a treatment for KOA. METHODS This is a multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. Participants with KOA were randomly allocated into EM, traditional indirect moxibustion (TIM), or usual care groups. The moxibustion groups were received 12 sessions of moxibustion treatment at six acupuncture points (ST36, ST35, ST34, SP9, EX-LE4, SP10) over a period of 6 weeks. The usual care group was received usual treatment and self-care. The primary outcome was the degree of pain measured by numerical rating scale (NRS). The second outcomes were measured using visual analog scale, Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index, patient global assessment, European quality of life five dimension five level scale, and warm sense threshold and heat pain threshold. For safety assessment, laboratory test and adverse events (AEs) were recorded. RESULTS A total of 138 participants were assigned. While there was no significant NRS change in the usual care, EM and TIM showed significant decrease after treatment. Compared to the usual care, the mean change of NRS in the EM and TIM was significantly different, but there was no significance between two groups. Regarding secondary outcomes, EM and TIM also showed significant difference compared to the usual care, but there was no significance between two groups. Regarding safety assessment, while usual care showed significant safety among three groups, EM showed seven treatment-related AEs by four participants compared TIM's 10 events by 10 participants. In addition, there was no blister caused by burns in the EM, which occurred four cases in the TIM. CONCLUSION This study shows that EM is effective to improve the pain and function by KOA with a certain level of safety.
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Park H, Lee IS, Lee H, Chae Y. Bibliometric Analysis of Moxibustion Research Trends over the Past 20 Years. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9051254. [PMID: 32357483 PMCID: PMC7288119 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9051254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objectives: A bibliometric approach using network analysis was applied to identify the development and research trends for moxibustion. This study also examined the network hub of moxibustion research by investigating the collaborative work of organizations and authors. Methods: Academic articles on moxibustion research published from 2000 to 2019 were retrieved from the Web of Science database. Extracted records were analyzed according to publication year, research area, journal title, country, organization, and authors. The VOSviewer program was utilized to visualize the trends in moxibustion research and to explore the influential organizations and authors. Results: Analyses of 1146 original and review articles written in English demonstrated that the number of publications related to moxibustion research has increased consistently over the last 20 years. China issued the most articles in this field, and the most represented research area was integrative complementary medicine. A network analysis based on the co-occurrence and publication year of keywords identified the relevant characteristics and trends of moxibustion research. By assessing the total link strength of organizations and authors, influential organizations and authors who have contributed to moxibustion research were identified. Conclusions: The current study examined research on moxibustion using bibliometric analysis and identified a time-based development of moxibustion research and a global network hub of moxibustion research.
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- Hyejin Park
- Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.P.); (I.-S.L.); (H.L.)
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- Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.P.); (I.-S.L.); (H.L.)
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- Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.P.); (I.-S.L.); (H.L.)
- Korean Medicine Convergence Research Information Center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea; (H.P.); (I.-S.L.); (H.L.)
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Han K, Kwon O, Park HJ, Kim AR, Lee B, Kim M, Kim JH, Yang CS, Yoo HS. Electronic Moxibustion for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Pilot Clinical Trial. Integr Cancer Ther 2020. [PMCID: PMC7570305 DOI: 10.1177/1534735420962854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This is a preliminary study to investigate the feasibility of electronic moxibustion in breast cancer patients with upper limb lymphedema. As current treatment options for lymphedema are unsatisfactory and time consuming, there have been attempts to manage symptoms using integrative treatments. Electronic moxibustion was developed to compensate for the shortcomings of conventional moxibustion and is widely used in clinical practice. However, there have been no studies on using electronic moxibustion in breast cancer-related lymphedema. To investigate the feasibility of electronic moxibustion in treating breast cancer-related lymphedema, this study included subjects who completed primary cancer treatment at least 6 months ago and had more than 10 mm difference in arm circumference of upper limbs. All subjects were assigned to the treatment group. Subjects were treated with 16 sessions (30 minutes/session) of electronic moxibustion for 8 weeks followed by 4 weeks of follow-up. For outcome measures, upper limb circumferences, shoulder range of motion, bioimpedance analysis, and quality of life questionnaire were assessed. All 10 subjects completed the study. The effective index showed 38.21% reduction after treatment ( P = .0098) and 29.35% ( P = .0039) after 4 weeks of follow-up compared to the baseline. The reduction of lymphedema was most prominent at 10 cm above the elbow crease, where the mean reduction of circumference difference was 7.5 mm ( P = .0430) and continued to improve after treatment (mean reduction of 8.3 mm, P = .0156). There was significant improvement in shoulder range of motion only in flexion and internal rotation at week 9. There were 7 adverse events, and most were irrelevant to the treatment. Only 1 participant had a mild burn on the acupuncture point. Here, we demonstrate for the first time that electronic moxibustion treatment is a feasible treatment for breast cancer-related lymphedema. Electronic moxibustion may reduce differences in upper limb circumference and improve shoulder range of motion. A future comparative clinical trial is needed to confirm the clinical efficacy of this treatment.
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- Kyungsun Han
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Sangji University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Sangji University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
- Seoul Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kawanami H, Kawahata H, Mori HM, Aoki M. Moxibustion Promotes Formation of Granulation in Wound Healing Process through Induction of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Rats. Chin J Integr Med 2019; 26:26-32. [DOI: 10.1007/s11655-019-3083-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Kang HR, Jung CY, Lee SD, Kim KH, Kim KS, Kim EJ. Efficacy and safety of electrical moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2018; 19:159. [PMID: 29506572 PMCID: PMC5836464 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2514-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a significant health issue because it causes pain and functional limitation. Many studies have reported that moxibustion, a treatment in traditional Korean medicine, is effective in treating KOA. However, conventional moxibustion produces smoke, harmful gases, and odors that can adversely affect the eyes, skin, and throat. It is also difficult to control the intensity of stimulation in conventional moxibustion. An electrical moxibustion device was developed to circumvent these problems, but there are few studies of that device. We will evaluate the efficacy and safety of electrical moxibustion as a treatment for KOA, and compare it with traditional indirect moxibustion and usual care. Methods This is a multicenter, randomized, open, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. A total of 138 eligible participants with KOA will be randomly allocated into three groups (electrical moxibustion, traditional indirect moxibustion, or usual care) with a 1:1:1 ratio. Participants in each moxibustion group will receive 12 sessions of moxibustion treatment at 6 acupoints (ST36, ST35, ST34, SP9, EX-LE4, SP10) plus up to 2 points of “ashi”, if needed, over a period of 6 weeks (2 sessions per week). A specifically designed device that provides thermal stimulation using electrical energy will be used for the electrical moxibustion group. Participants in the usual care group will receive usual treatment and self-care. The primary outcome measure is change in pain on a numerical rating scale (NRS) from week 1 to week 6. The secondary outcome measures are pain assessed on a visual analog scale (VAS), the Korean version of the Western Ontario and McMaster osteoarthritis index (K-WOMAC), patient global assessment (PGA), and the European quality of life five dimension five level scale (EQ-5D-5 L). Safety will be assessed by monitoring adverse events at each visit. Follow-up measurements will be performed at 12 weeks after baseline measurements. Discussion This trial will provide evidence on the efficacy and safety of electrical moxibustion as a treatment for KOA. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03287570. Registered on 19 September 2017. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-018-2514-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Ha-Ra Kang
- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Dongdae-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Dongdae-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Ilsan Oriental Hospital, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Hospital, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
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Wu XY, Wang Y, Sun ZL, Zhang YY, Qin X. Research progress on factors influencing therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion. JOURNAL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND TUINA SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11726-017-1024-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kim SY, Lee EJ, Jeon JH, Kim JH, Jung IC, Kim YI. Quality Assessment of Randomized Controlled Trials of Moxibustion Using STandards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Moxibustion (STRICTOM) and Risk of Bias (ROB). J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2017; 10:261-275. [PMID: 28889843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jams.2017.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the quality and completeness of published reports of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of moxibustion. METHOD We searched six databases to retrieve eligible RCTs of moxibustion published from 2000 to December 2015. We used the STandards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Moxibustion (STRICTOM) and Risk of Bias (ROB) tool to assess the completeness of reporting of RCTs of moxibustion and evaluate the reporting quality of included RCTs. RESULTS Thirty-four studies of moxibustion were analyzed using STRICTOM and ROB. Of the 34 studies, the completeness percentage of STRICTOM varied from 33% to 100% (mean 68%, median 67%). The completeness of STRICTOM items showed a rising tendency along with the publication year. The STRICTOM items of setting and context (14.7%), rationale for the control (17.6%), and response (26.4%) showed incomplete reporting. The number of RCTs that rated a low risk of bias for allocation concealment (n=6), blinding of participants and personnel (n=1), and blinding of outcome assessment (n=4) appeared to be small. CONCLUSION The quality of reporting of RCTs of moxibustion remains incomplete according to the STRICTOM and ROB tool at present. Researchers should consider the STRICTOM and ROB for improving not only the completeness of reporting but also the study design. General guidelines for RCTs of moxibustion are also required.
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- So Yun Kim
- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Clinical Trial Center, Dunsan Korean Medical Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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Jeon JH, Cho CK, Park SJ, Kang HJ, Kim K, Jung IC, Kim YI, Lee SH, Yoo HS. A Feasibility Study of Moxibustion for Treating Anorexia and Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Cancer: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial. Integr Cancer Ther 2017; 16:118-125. [PMID: 27335088 PMCID: PMC5736070 DOI: 10.1177/1534735416654762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of using moxibustion for treating anorexia and improving quality of life in patients with metastatic cancer. METHODS We conducted a randomized sham-controlled trial of moxibustion. Sixteen patients with metastatic cancer were recruited from Daejeon, South Korea. The patients were randomly placed into a true or a sham moxibustion group and received 10 true or sham moxibustion treatments administered to the abdomen (CV12, CV8, CV4) and legs (ST36) over a 2-week period. Outcome measures included interest in participating in the trial, identification of successful recruitment strategies, the appropriateness of eligibility criteria, and compliance with the treatment plan (ie, attendance at treatment sessions). Clinical outcomes included results of the Functional Assessment of Anorexia/Cachexia Therapy (FAACT), answers on the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer 30-item core quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30) questionnaires, scores on the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the results from blood tests and a safety evaluation. RESULTS Moxibustion was an acceptable intervention in patients with metastatic cancer. Compliance with the treatment protocol was high, with 11 patients completing all 10 treatments. No serious adverse events related to moxibustion occurred, but 4 patients in the true moxibustion group reported mild rubefaction, which disappeared in a few hours. CONCLUSION This study suggests that moxibustion may be safely used to treat anorexia and improve quality of life in patients with metastatic cancer. However, further research is needed to confirm this result.
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- Ju-Hyun Jeon
- Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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- Daejeon Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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- Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Dunsan Korean Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University, Daejoen, Republic of Korea
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Xiong X, Liu W, Yang X, Feng B, Wang J. Moxibustion for essential hypertension. Complement Ther Med 2014; 22:187-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2013.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Yin HY, Tang Y, Lu SF, Luo L, Wang JP, Liu XG, Yu SG. Gene Expression Profiles at Moxibustioned Site (ST36): A Microarray Analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2013; 2013:890579. [PMID: 24198847 PMCID: PMC3807720 DOI: 10.1155/2013/890579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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As a major alternative therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has been demonstrated that moxibustion could generate a series of molecular events in blood, spleen, and brain, and so forth. However, what would happen at the moxibustioned site remained unclear. To answer this question, we performed a microarray analysis with skin tissue taken from the moxibustioned site also Zusanli acupoint (ST36) where 15-minute moxibustion stimulation was administrated. The results exhibited 145 upregulated and 72 downregulated genes which responded immediately under physiological conditions, and 255 upregulated and 243 downregulated genes under pathological conditions. Interestingly, most of the pathways and biological processes of the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) under pathological conditions get involved in immunity, while those under physiological conditions are involved in metabolism.
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- Hai-Yan Yin
- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- Joint Laboratory of Biochip between Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and CapitalBio Co. Ltd., 37 Shi-er Qiao Road, Chengdu 610075, China
- Key Laboratory for Acupuncture & Chronobiology of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- Joint Laboratory of Biochip between Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and CapitalBio Co. Ltd., 37 Shi-er Qiao Road, Chengdu 610075, China
- Key Laboratory for Acupuncture & Chronobiology of Sichuan Province, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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- Acupuncture & Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
- Laboratory for Acupuncture & Systematic Biology, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610075, China
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Wang J, Xiong X. Evidence-based chinese medicine for hypertension. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2013; 2013:978398. [PMID: 23861720 PMCID: PMC3686073 DOI: 10.1155/2013/978398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 05/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hypertension is an important worldwide public -health challenge with high mortality and disability. Due to the limitations and concerns with current available hypertension treatments, many hypertensive patients, especially in Asia, have turned to Chinese medicine (CM). Although hypertension is not a CM term, physicians who practice CM in China attempt to treat the disease using CM principles. A variety of approaches for treating hypertension have been taken in CM. For seeking the best evidence of CM in making decisions for hypertensive patients, a number of clinical studies have been conducted in China, which has paved the evidence-based way. After literature searching and analyzing, it appeared that CM was effective for hypertension in clinical use, such as Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, qigong, and Tai Chi. However, due to the poor quality of primary studies, clinical evidence is still weak. The potential benefits and safety of CM for hypertension still need to be confirmed in the future with well-designed RCTs of more persuasive primary endpoints and high-quality SRs. Evidence-based Chinese medicine for hypertension still has a long way to go.
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- Jie Wang
- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, China
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Kim SY, Yi SH, Cho JH, Yin CS, Lee H, Park HJ. Heat stimulation on the skin for medical treatment: can it be controlled? J Altern Complement Med 2011; 17:497-504. [PMID: 21649516 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2010.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES It has become increasingly important for evidence-based medicine to have a proper control for randomized-controlled trials. However, appropriately controlling manual therapies such as moxibustion has proved challenging. Our team designed a novel device based on sensory illusion, and tested its feasibility. DESIGN AND RESULTS A sham moxibustion device was constructed to allow participants to feel moxibustion treatment without actually stimulating the corresponding acupoint. The device consisted of two pieces of aluminum, each shaped like a horseshoe, so that the center of the device would not touch the skin. Participants perceived two heat stimuli as one when the distances of two heat sources were within 15 mm on the forearm. The thermal stimulation of the sham device was adjusted to the lowest possible temperature, but enough to elicit a heat sensation (39°C), while that of verum was set at around 44°C. The subject blinding, tested in 30 healthy volunteers, was successful. With the exception of 1 subject, subjects in the sham group described the sensation as a warm solid circle, unable to differentiate between two-pieced sham moxibustion and verum moxibustion. CONCLUSIONS This preliminary study indicates that this device may serve as an appropriate control for clinical studies of moxibustion, but more research is clearly needed. A validated sham moxibustion device based on sensory illusion may contribute in expanding knowledge of somatosensory studies.
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- Song-Yi Kim
- Department of Oriental Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim SY, Chae Y, Lee SM, Lee H, Park HJ. The effectiveness of moxibustion: an overview during 10 years. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2011; 2011:306515. [PMID: 19825873 PMCID: PMC3136359 DOI: 10.1093/ecam/nep163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2009] [Accepted: 08/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Moxibustion has been used to treat various types of disease. However, there is still insufficient evidence regarding its effectiveness. This study was performed to summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of moxibustion. A search was performed for all randomized controlled trials in PubMed between January 1998 and July 2008 with no language restriction. The results yielded 47 trials in which six moxibustion types were applied to 36 diseases ranging from breech presentation to digestive disorders. Moxibustion was compared to three types of control group: general care, Oriental medical therapies or waiting list. Moxibustion was superior to the control in 14 out of 54 control groups in 46 studies. There were no significant differences among groups in 7 studies, and the outcome direction was not determined in 33 studies. Seven studies were included in a meta-analysis. Moxibustion was more effective than medication in two ulcerative colitis studies (relative risk (95% CI), 2.20 (1.37, 3.52), P = .001, I2 = 0%). Overall, our results did not support the effectiveness of moxibustion in specific diseases due to the limited number and low quality of the studies and inadequate use of controls. In order to provide appropriate evidence regarding the effectiveness of moxibustion, more rigorous clinical trials using appropriate controls are warranted.
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- Song-Yi Kim
- Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemungu, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea
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Shen X, Ding G, Wei J, Zhao L, Zhou Y, Deng H, Lao L. An infrared radiation study of the biophysical characteristics of traditional moxibustion. Complement Ther Med 2006; 14:213-9. [PMID: 16911902 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2005.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2005] [Accepted: 09/22/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Moxibustion has been a part of acupuncture practice for thousands of years. Traditionally, it includes direct moxibustion, in which moxa sticks are burned at acupuncture points on the skin, and indirect moxibustion, in which monkshood cakes or ginger or garlic slices are used to insulate the skin from burning moxa cones. Recently randomised clinical trials and clinical observations suggest that moxibustion can enhance physiological and immune functions, but there has been little investigation of the scientific basis of these traditional techniques. The present study compared the infrared radiation caused by these techniques to that of non-specific controls and to that of the human body surface at an acupuncture point. METHODS A highly sensitive, infrared-spectrum detection device was used to compare the spectra of traditional moxibustion materials (n = 4/group) with those of control materials (n = 4/group) and to the spectrum at the surface of an acupuncture point LI 4 (Hegu) in healthy volunteers (n = 7). RESULTS The infrared radiation intensity produced by a traditional moxa stick was 43300.41 mV, with a peak on the infrared spectrum of 3.5 microm, while the respective radiation intensities of two controls, a smokeless moxa stick and a 555 cigarette, were 31.15 mV and 37.03 mV with peaks of 7 microm and 3.5 microm. The infrared radiation intensities of the three traditional media of indirect moxibustion, monkshood cake, ginger slices and garlic slices, were 520.27 mV, 594.79 mV and 681.87 mV, respectively, all with peaks around 7.5 microm and similar spectra. In contrast, the infrared radiation intensities of slices of cucumber and carrot, used as control media for indirect moxibustion, were 274.47 mV and 50.53 mV, respectively, substantially different from those of the traditional media. Infrared radiation at LI 4 (Hegu) was 20.40 mV, and peaked on the infrared spectrum at about 7.5 microm. The experiment showed that the thermal action of the traditional moxa stick was more potent than that of indirect moxibustion and its radiation peak was different from that at the acupuncture point on the human body. In contrast, the thermal action of traditional indirect moxibustion was modest and its radiation peak matched that at the acupuncture point. CONCLUSION Direct moxibustion with a traditional moxa stick may produce its potent therapeutic effects by thermal action, while traditional indirect moxibustion may act by producing modest thermal action and a sympathetic vibration at the skin surface. Non-traditional thermal materials and media may not be suitable substitutes for traditional materials. The data provide a scientific, biophysical rationale for traditional moxibustion.
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- Xueyong Shen
- Acupuncture & Tuina College, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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Kung YY, Chen FP, Hwang SJ. The different immunomodulation of indirect moxibustion on normal subjects and patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2006; 34:47-56. [PMID: 16437738 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x0600362x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Moxibustion has been thought to enhance immunity in healthy condition, but suppress abnormal immune response in disease status. We collected 12 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and 12 healthy women who received indirect moxibustion on acupuncture points ST-36 (Zusanli) and SP-6 (Sanyinjiao) 20 minutes per day for 1 week. During the course, there were no changes of their regular medications or intercurrent infections in normal subjects and SLE patients. We found that indirect moxibustion for 1 week could elevate CD3+ and CD4+ T-lymphocytes in normal subjects, whereas decrease relative proportions of CD8+ T-lymphocytes in patients with SLE. This result confirms that indirect moxibustion has different immunomodulation in normal condition and autoimmune status. However, whether immunomodulatory effects of indirect moxibustion are beneficial for normal subjects and patients with SLE require further confirmation.
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- Yen-Ying Kung
- Center for Traditional Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Zhao B, Wang X, Lin Z, Liu R, Lao L. A novel sham moxibustion device: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Complement Ther Med 2005; 14:53-60; discussion 61. [PMID: 16473754 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2005.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2005] [Accepted: 06/08/2005] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES (1) Develop a sham moxibustion device; (2) determine whether volunteer participants and practitioners can distinguish the sham procedure from real moxibustion during treatment for prevention of the common cold; and (3) assess the feasibility of conducting a larger clinical trial of the device. DESIGN Double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. SETTING A community outpatient health station in Chaoyang district, Beijing, China, from early November through late December 2003. METHODS Sham and real moxibustion pillars were made by affixing moxa cones onto special collar bases. These pillars resemble each other in appearance, burning procedure and residue, but the base of the sham pillar isolates the moxa-produced heat and smoke and prevents them from radiating to the skin. These devices were tested in a pilot clinical trial in which patients received moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36) for prevention of the common cold. Volunteers (n = 71) aged 55-75 years were given pre-treatment questionnaires to assess their knowledge of moxibustion and their expectations and motives for participating in the trial, randomized into treatment (n = 36) and placebo-controlled (n = 35) groups, and treated once every 2 days for 1 month. Questionnaires assessing the effectiveness of the blinding were given to the volunteers at the end of the trial and to practitioners after each treatment session. RESULT There were no significant differences between the two groups of patients in past moxibustion experience, knowledge of moxibustion, expectations and motivation. The number of volunteers in the treatment group and the placebo group who believed they received: (1) real moxibustion; (2) sham moxibustion; and (3) were uncertain as to which they received is 30, 0, 5; 29, 0, 4, respectively. The results show no significant statistical differences (P = 1.000). The number of volunteers in the treatment group and the placebo group who were believed, by the two practitioners who provided the treatments, to have received: (1) real moxibustion; (2) sham moxibustion; and (3) and an undisclosed treatment were 10, 6, 19; 9, 4, 20 and 11, 7, 17; 12, 5, 16, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences between the practitioners (P = 0.811 and 0.840). CONCLUSION The sham moxibustion device was successfully validated in the present study. The results demonstrate that these specially designed real and sham moxibustion pillars can be used together to provide an effective placebo-control in moxibustion research and can successfully fulfill the double blinding protocol in moxibustion clinical trials.
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- Baixiao Zhao
- School of Acupuncture, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
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Han JB, Oh SD, Lee KS, Choi KS, Cho YW, Ahn HO, Bae H, Min BI. The role of the sympathetic nervous system in moxibustion-induced immunomodulation in rats. J Neuroimmunol 2003; 140:159-62. [PMID: 12864984 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-5728(03)00211-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effects of chemical sympathectomy on moxibustion-induced changes in splenic natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxicity, T and B cell proliferation were studied. Direct moxibustion was applied to the unilateral Zusanli region. NK cell cytotoxicity was suppressed by moxibustion in both vehicle-treated rats and sympathectomized rats. T cell proliferation was not affected by moxibustion. B cell proliferation showed no significant change in vehicle-treated rats, but an increase was seen in sympathectomized rats treated with moxibustion. Sympathectomy alone induced an augmentation of NK cell cytotoxicity and a suppression of T cell proliferation. These results suggest that the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) has no significant role in the mechanism of moxibustion-induced immunomodulation.
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- Jae Bok Han
- Department of East-West Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung-Hee University, #1 Hoegi-Dong, Dongdaemun-Gu, 130-701, Seoul, South Korea
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