T/HNJK 05-2020 The standard operating guidelines for traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion
T/HNJK 05-2020 The standard operating guidelines for traditional Chinese medicine moxibustion
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This "Specification" stipulates the terms and definitions of moxibustion, its functions and indications, precautions, operating methods, contraindications, possible adverse reactions during treatment, and corresponding handling measures. 5? Operating Methods 5.1 Basic Operating Sequence 5.1.1 Position Selection Common positions: supine, lateral, prone, sitting with the back leaning, sitting with the head down, sitting with the limbs down, and moxibustion on the Yang meridians before the Yin meridians. The number of moxibustion sessions should start with a small number and gradually increase. 5.1.2 Moxibustion Sequence The clinical order of moxibustion is typically: first on the upper part of the body, then on the lower part; first on the back, then on the abdomen; first on the head and body, then on the limbs; and first on the Yang meridians, then on the Yin meridians. The number of moxibustion sessions should start with a small number and gradually increase. 5.1.3 Moxibustion Techniques Moxibustion techniques include both tonifying and draining methods, which should be determined based on differential diagnosis. For patients with deficiency, tonifying methods should be used; for those with excess, draining methods should be used. 5.2 Common Operating Methods 5.2.1 Gentle Moxibustion 5.2.1.1 Operating Steps Hold the moxibustion stick with one end lit and direct it towards the acupoint or affected area, approximately 2-3 cm away from the skin, to perform moxibustion. (In this "Specification", acupoint selection is combined with the "Stone Needle" Specification.) For patients with reduced local sensation or children, the practitioner can place the middle two fingers of their hands on both sides of the moxibustion site. This allows the practitioner to feel the local heat sensation through their fingers, enabling them to adjust the moxibustion distance and control the moxibustion time to prevent burns. 5.2.1.2 Operating Time Each session lasts 10-15 minutes, with redn