Clinical Study of Moxibustion with Different Quantity of Moxa for the Treatment of Primary Osteoporosis / 上海针灸杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of aconite cake moxibustion with different quantity of moxa in treating primary osteoporosis. Method Ninety patients were randomly allocated to three groups, 30 cases each. The three groups were given low, moderate and high-intensity aconite cake moxibustions, respectively. The therapeutic effects were compared after two courses of treatment. Result The bone density T-score was better in the moderate and strong stimulation groups than in the weak stimulation group (P<0.05) and better in the strong stimulation group than in the moderate stimulation group (P<0.05). Conclusion Moderate and high-intensity aconite cake moxibustion has a better relieving effect on osteoporosis. The high-intensity moxibustion produces a more marked effect.