2004•Unpublished venueRequires access
Adjustable moxibustion apparatus
Song Shou-jiang
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Abstract
Objective To introduce the structure, functions and characteristics of the adjustable moxibustion apparatus. Methods By using moxa and other Chinese medical herbs as heat source, the apparatus can control the temperature of moxibustion treatment by an electric fan system according different symptoms with moxibustion given on different regions. Results The apparatus can treat all indications of moxibustion therapy, and it can carried out direct moxibustion, indirect moxibustion and relative constant temperature moxibustion replacing manual operation. Conclusion The apparatus keeps the characteristics of traditional moxibustion and exert the cooperation of moxibustion and external treatment of other Chinese herbs to treat different diseases and increase human immunity with simple, safety and easily manipulation. It is suitable for hospital and home.