Experience on clinical application of acupoints in the remained book of the Illustrations of Moxibustion in Dunhuang Caves / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

The Illustrations of Moxibustion, a remained book in Dunhuang Caves, is now available the earliest monograph of moxibustion methods since having writing in our country. In this paper, the points selected and therapeutic methods in The Illustrations of Moxibustion are used for treatment of typical cases of cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, diarrhea due to gastroenteritis, impotence, premature, diabetes, asthma and so on to explore characteristics of using points, find out the law, test and verify the actual effect and find guiding values for modern clinic, indicating that The Illustrations of Moxibustion can be applied for treatment and rehabilitation of many kinds of refractory diseases with unique therapeutic effects and practical significance.