The science of acupuncture and moxibustion is a subject dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases by needling and moxibustion methods. For thousands of years it has been accepted by the general population for its good curative effect, wide range of indications, simple application, low cost, safety, etc.
Acupuncture and moxibustion are an important component of traditional Chinese medicine with a long history. As early as in the New Stone Age in China, the primitive human beings used bian bone, the earliest acupuncture instrument, to treat diseases. With the development of productive forces, bone needles and bamboo needles appeared. After the development of metal casting techniques and metal tools, the people began to use metal medical needles, such as bronze, iron, gold and silver ones. At present,disposable stainless steel needles are widely used.
Moxibustion was gradually created after discovery and use of fire. At first, primitive man found that warming themselves by fire may relieve or stop cold pain of a part of the body, Thus, they came to know how to use burnt hot stone or sand wrapped in animal skin or bark to treat diseases through local hot compression. Based on this, the people gradually perfected the technique, using ignited branches or hay to warm the diseased part of the body. This is the most primitive moxibustion. Afterwards, the people selected moxa leaves as the moxibustion material by repeated practice.
The science of acupuncture and moxibustion experienced an uninterrupted course of development.
1. Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is a therapy which combines needling and electrical stimulation by sending a small amount of electric component to the needle after insertion of the needle and arrival of to treat diseases.
The instrument used in the electrotherapy is composed of two parts: the filiform needle and the electric stimulates. There are many types electric stimul acors. According to its different power supply, the electric stimulator is classified as AC or DC electric stimulator; according to its structures and natures, it is classified as the low –frequency scillating, high-frequency oscillating, intermittent induced impulse current, buzzer-type, electronic tube or semiconductor electric stimulator.
2. Moxibustion
Moxibustion is an external method of preventing and treating diseases by ignition of moxa to stimulate the points.
The material mainly used is moxa wool, which is made of moxa leaves dried and ground and sieved to remove the stalls and impurities. Moxa leaf smell fragrant and is easy to be ignited. The leaf, which has been used for several thousand years by acupuncturists, has the functions to warm channel and expel cold, to induce the smooth flow of qi and blood, and subdue swelling and disperse accumulation of pathogen.
3. Cupping Therapy
Cupping is a therapy in which a jar is attached to the skin surface to cause local congestion through the removal of the air in the jar created by introducing heat in the form of ignited material. This method has the function of warming and promoting the free flow of qi and blood in the channel diminishing swellings and pains, dispelling cold and damp.Nowadays , there are magnetic pot, vacuum pot etc.
4. Scalp Acupuncture
The scalp acupuncture is a therapy to prevent and treat diseases by needling specific stimulation areas of the scalp. It is often used to treat cerebral diseases clinically
5．Ear Acupuncture Therapy
Ear acupuncture therapy treats and prevents diseases by stimulating certain points on the auricle with needles or other tools. This method is characterized by easy manipulation, wide indications, less side effects, economical treatment, good results, etc.
6. Eye Acupuncture Therapy
Eye acupuncture therapy, invented by a famous elder Chinese Medicine professor Peng Jingshan, diagnoses and treats some diseases by dividing eye and eyepit into twelve sections, matching the body, in accordance with Hua Tuo’s method of identifying the illness by inspection of your eyes. (Mr. Hua Tuo is an outstanding doctor in ancient time of China). This method especially shows a remarkable effectiveness on some obstinate disease. |
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