title: The moxibustion sensations and the therapeutic effects.
abstract: Generally speaking, moxibustion sensation is longer than that of inducing needling sensation. Usually, it takes over half an hour to have the moxibustion sensation. Once the moxibustion sensation appears, it will directly reach the affected area, and then the symptoms will be obviously alleviated. The moxibustion sensation may remain a longer time and give a stronger stimulation, thus enhancing the therapeutic effect. It is found that it takes a relatively long time to get the moxibustion sensation in the first treatment, but the time would be shortened afterwards. This may be due to the accumulated effect of moxibustion or the result of eliminating obstruction from the affected channels and collaterals. In addition, a comfortable body posture with relaxed muscles is conducive to the generation and transmission of the moxibustion sensation. Some patients may feel thirsty after the moxibustion treatment. In this case, more drinks can be offered.
authors.affiliation: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China.
authors.forename: Xiao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Yuanchun
authors.forename: Fang
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liang
mesh_terms: D015669:Acupuncture Points; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000628:therapy*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D008875:Middle Aged; D009071:Moxibustion / Q000379:methods; D012677:Sensation; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D018879:Ventricular Premature Complexes / Q000628:therapy*