Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy: A Natural Way of Prevention and Treatment through Traditional Chinese Medicine

by Xuezhong Duan

Overview

In China, moxibustion—the practice of burning Chinese mugwort leaves over a patient's acupoints—is a natural therapy that has been handed down from generation to generation for several thousands of years. This volume details everything readers need to know to get started enjoying the benefits of moxibustion for both health and beauty.

Useful as either a handbook for quick reference or as a guide to in-depth study, Illustrated Moxibustion Therapy covers: • The basic theory of moxibustion • Essential materials, tools, and methods • Operative skills and important points • The ten major health-care acupoints of traditional Chinese medicine and their respective moxibustion methods • The moxibustion therapies of nearly 100 common diseases, demonstrated by real people and described with illustrated texts • Daily maintenance suggestions and auxiliary therapies

The therapeutic burning of moxa sticks or moxa fibers made of Chinese mugwort soothes and dredges the meridians, improves the circulation of vital energy and blood, and regulates the function of internal organs, thus aiding in the treatment of specific diseases and maintaining general health.

Characterized by organic materials, simple techniques, and soothing feelings, moxibustion is a practice whose popularity in the west is growing by leaps and bounds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781602200371
Publisher:	Shanghai Press
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Duan Xuezhong holds a Ph.D. degree of traditional Chinese medicine, is the director and chief physician of the TCM department of Ji'nan Military General Hospital and is a professor of the Second Military Medical University and Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has published more than 70 academic papers and 18 works.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

Chapter 1 Introduction 11

1 Concept 11

2 Benefits 11

3 Materials and Instruments 12

Mugwort 12

Loose Moxa Wool 12

Moxa Roll 13

Moxa Box 13

Moxa Stick Roll Holder 13

Chapter 2 Methods and Techniques 15

1 Methods 15

Mild Moxibustion 15

Swirling Moxibustion 16

Sparrow-Pecking Moxibustion 16

Smoke Moxibustion 16

Steam Moxibustion 16

Moxibustion with Moxa Burner 16

2 Operation Techniques 17

Body Position 17

Order 19

Location 19

Quantity of Moxibustion 22

Feelings during Moxibustion 22

Health Care and Accident Treatment after Moxibustion 23

3 Taboos and Points of Attention 24

Taboos 24

Points of Attention 25

Chapter 3 Moxibustion Therapy for Common Diseases 27

1 Cold 27

2 Headache 28

3 Cough 30

4 Constipation 31

5 Vomit 33

6 Hiccups 34

7 Abdominal Pain 36

8 Diarrhea 37

9 Heartburn 38

10 Bacterial Dysentery 39

11 Gastroptosis 40

12 Nosebleed 41

13 Hypotension 42

14 Dizziness 43

15 Toothache 44

16 Oral Ulcers 45

17 Chronic Rhinitis 46

18 Sinusitis 48

19 Chronic Pharyngitis 49

20 Acute Tonsillitis 50

21 Pseudomyopia 51

22 Shingles 52

23 Pruritus 53

24 Hyperhidrosis 54

25 Sciatica 56

26 Stiff Neck 58

27 Lumbar Disc Herniation 59

28 Acute Lumbar Sprain 60

29 Knee Osteoarthritis 61

30 Ankle Sprain 62

31 Hemorrhoids 63

32 Chronic Appendicitis 64

33 Prolapse of the Anus 65

34 Dysmenorrhea 66

35 Amenorrhea 69

36 Chronic Pelvic Inflammation 70

37 Pruritus Vulvae 71

38 Female Sexual Dysfunction 73

39 Female Infertility 74

40 Recurrent Miscarriage 77

41 Hyperplasia of the Mammary Glands 78

42 Acute Mastitis 79

43 Postpartum Abdominal Pain 80

44 Nausea in Pregnancy 82

45 Prostatitis 83

46 Spermatorrhea 84

47 Impotence 86

48 Premature Ejaculation 88

49 Male Infertility 89

50 Obesity 90

51 Wrinkles 91

52 Chloasma 93

53 Freckles 95

54 Rosacea 96

55 Alopecia Areata 97

Chapter 4 Moxibustion Therapy for Chronic Diseases 99

1 Diabetes 99

2 Hypertension 101

3 Hyperlipidemia 102

4 Asthma 103

5 Chronic Bronchitis 104

6 Coronary Heart Disease 106

7 Fatty Liver Disease 108

8 Cirrhosis 110

9 Palpitations 111

10 Chronic Hepatitis 113

11 Cholelithiasis 114

12 Peptic Ulcer 115

13 Chronic Lumbar Muscle Strain 117

14 Periarthritis of the Shoulders 118

15 Cervical Spondylosis 120

16 Pain in the Waist and Legs 121

17 Tinnitus 122

18 Deafness 123

19 Menopausal Syndrome 124

Chapter 5 Moxibustion Therapy for Health Care 127

1 Preventing against Colds 127

2 Strengthening the Spleen and Stomach 129

3 Enhancing Immunity 130

4 Reinforcing Kidney Function 132

5 Nourishing the Heart and Calming the Nerves 133

6 Nourishing the Brain and Benefiting Intelligence 134

7 Nourishing the Liver to Improve Eyesight 136

8 Health Care for Middle-Aged and Elderly People 138

9 Health Care for Young Adults 139

Appendix 141

Index 142