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A multifunctional moxibustion treatment machine is designed and developed to assist the heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy. Through the motion control of the stepping motor by programmable logic controller (PLC), the automatic control is obtained for the acupoint detection of heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy and the manual operation of moxibustion. The skin temperature is monitored in real-time, using infrared non-contact temperature measurement technology. Based on the deviation of the temperature set value and the monitoring one, the distance between the moxibustion device and the exerted region is adjusted automatically by PLC so that the temperature is controlled practically. The multifunctional moxibustion treatment machine based on the heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy is capable of the operation control of mild moxibustion, circling moxibustion, sparrow-pecking moxibustion and along-meridian moxibustion techniques, as well as real-time monitoring of skin temperature. The temperature change curve of this machine is coincident with that obtained by the manual operation of heat-sensitive moxibustion. This multifunctional moxibustion treatment machine assists the delivery of heat-sensitive moxibustion therapy and it is satisfactory in temperature control and precise in operation.
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Hot Temperature , Moxibustion , Pain Management , Acupuncture Points , MeridiansABSTRACT
A mini-infrared moxibustion instrument was developed on the base of carbon fiber heating film. This new type moxibustion instrument integrated the moxibusiton technique of TCM with modern technology. It is composed of a power module, an infrared generator module, a temperature sensor, a display screen and a main control panel. The carbon fiber is adopted as the material for infrared generator, which produces infrared rays in the range of the life light wave (from 8 to 15 μm), characterized as precise control of temperature, small gradient and wide range of temperature adjustment. The users can adjust the temperature and time of moxibustion by themselves. The instrument is small in size, light in weight, easy to carry and charge as well as comfortable and safe in application. It can be fixed directly at the required region without the posture restriction and be used whenever needed. Using PowerLab multichannel physiological recorder, the temperature carve is detected at different setting temperatures. The results show that the temperature is increased rapidly and stable.
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Acupuncture Points , Carbon Fiber , Moxibustion , TemperatureABSTRACT
The suspended magnetic moxibustion cupping therapy,as a specific moxibustion method which collects moxibustion,cupping,infrared and magnetic therapy into one,and integrates with the warming and heating effect of moxibustion,sucking effect of cups,and effect of infrared light energy and magnetic energy,is a particularly unique method for weight loss.This article introduces the basic situation and mechanism of suspended magnetic cupping therapy for weight loss.For pathogenesis of deficiency,phlegm,stagnation and cold in obesity,Shuang Long Xi Zhu (two dragons playing a ball) moxibustion,abdominal Jiu Gong (nine palaces) moxibustion,San Yang Kai Tai (auspicious beginning) moxibustion and Chang Long (long dragon) moxibustion were given respectively.This therapy has inspired the clinical idea of Chinese medicine for obesity.
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In order to alleviate the discomforts induced by the invasive manipulation of acupuncture, improve the acceptability of acupuncture-moxibustion therapy and promote the application of it in healthcare, the research team developed the non-traumatic-pain acupuncture-moxibustion apparatus for disease treatment and prevention as well as healthcare, such as crude herbal moxibustion plus cupping device (cupping device), the healthcare cloth for warming the governor vessel (healthcare cloth) and the governor vessel intelligent diagnosis apparatus (diagnosis apparatus). Cupping device was developed through the integration of crude herb extract for moxibustion and silica gel, which is used specially on the governor vessel, Jiaji (EX-B2) and the bladder meridian of food-for chronic disorders and healthcare. The healthcare cloth was prepared with hi-tech thermal material and on the basis ofnourishment of the governor vessel, acting on warming, benefitingand promotingcirculation. It is applicable for the people of 7 body constitutions, such as neutral constitution,deficiency constitution anddeficiency constitution to regulate the body constitution. The diagnosis apparatus integrates the functions of diagnosis and treatment as well as data analysis, implying the future of "internet+" medical development of TCM. The industrialization of non-traumatic-pain acupuncture-moxibustion apparatus should be guided under the national policy and use fully the advantage of internet so as to maintain and promote the people's health through the industry-university-research cooperation.
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To improve the preparation speed and quality of moxa cone, a mould for preparation of moxa cone was designed and applied in moxibustion. It consists three parts: a foundation (a flat-bottomed circular cylinder hollow in center), a moxa cone forming tube (a hollow column encircled by two semi-cylinders with symmetrical shape and size, and was inserted in the internal cavity of the foundation); and a compression rod (a solid cylinder used for compressing moxa placed in moxa cone forming tube). The mould is practical, simple, and convenient and can effectively speed up the preparation of moxa cone, and it is safe in application. Moreover, the obtained moxa cones are regular in shape, uniform in dosage and size, dense in texture, and convenient to pack, store and carry.