title: [Application of multi-function moxibustion couch and its developing significance].
abstract: The basic structure and application manipulations of the multi-function moxibustion couch are introduced in this article. The designation of the couch is reasonable and its structure is simple. With easy manipulations and simple application, fumigation and moxibustion therapy is fulfilled by the moxa roll ignited under the couch. It has the characteristics of heat and medicine concentrating with strong penetration and extensive application area. And it can be applied especially on pain of the neck, shoulder, low back and leg, diseases of stomach and intestines, complicated gynaecological diseases as well as on health keeping.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, Guangzhou Sanatorium of the Chinese PLA, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China.
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Mei
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Li-Gong
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009071:Moxibustion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods