Introduction Moxibustion is an ancient method of traditional medicine (along with
acupuncture) using moxa, or processed mugwort leaves. Both the smoke and heat …

The purpose was to investigate the research achievements over the past two decades on
moxa smoke produced in the process of moxibustion, in terms of its clinical studies, chemical …

Moxibustion plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases and the
promotion of human health. In this study, the components in moxa smoke from Jiangxi Poai …

Background Moxibustion therapy has been used historically for thousands of years and
there are many clinical trials supporting its efficacy and effectiveness for various conditions …

Background Moxibustion, a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique, involves burning moxa
floss to apply heat to certain points or areas of the body surface to treat disease. Moxibustion …

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of long-term exposure to moxa smoke on
acupuncturists and to consider the association between physical symptoms and gender …

Background Concerns have been expressed about potential toxicity of the smoke produced
by the burning of moxa in traditional Chinese medicine. With the advent of strict anti-smoking …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the toxicity of moxa smoke in rats. METHODS: Forty-eight female
Wister rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (n= 12/group) to simulate moxa smoke …

Moxa floss is a type of biomass used as the main combustion material in moxibustion, a
therapy that applies heat from moxa floss combustion to points or body areas for treatment …

Objective. Moxibustion is a complementary therapy that has been used for thousands of
years. Burning moxa produces smoke and inhalable particulates. Recent research has …