Temperature and Safety Profiles of Needle-Warming Techniques in Acupuncture and Moxibustion

The needle-warming technique combines acupuncture and moxibustion, and it is commonly practised in China to relieve pain conditions. However, burning of moxa has many disadvantages. This study examined the temperature and safety profiles of such technique. First, skin temperature changes during need...

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Main Authors: X. Y. Gao, C. Y. Chong, S. P. Zhang, K. W. E. Cheng, B. Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/168393