Discuss on the mechanism of immune response to psychological stress of qi zhuma moxibustion therapy / 中国针灸

ABSTRACT

This paper discusses the mechanism of Qi Zhuma moxibustion therapy according to psychology and immunology. The acute psychological stress during the Qi Zhuma moxibustion operation was observed. The immune responses to acute psychological stress were investigated according to the theory of psychology and immunology. The possible psycho-immune mechanism of Qi Zhunmae moxibustion treatment was proposed the acute psychological stress during Qi Zhurnma moxibustion treatment may stimulate immune system, and thus leads to the effectiveness of Qi Zhuma moxibustion. Ancient Chinese doctors applied psychology into acupuncture and moxibustion practice which need to be further explored in clinic acupuncture at modern time.