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KMID : 1129720090260040145
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2009 Volume.26 No. 4 p.145 ~ p.156
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A review study on the Moxibustion-prohibited Point
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Kim Kwang-Sung
Lee Byung-Ryul
Yim Yun-Kyoung
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Abstract
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Objective : To increase the safety of moxibustion by understanding moxibustion-prohibited points’ distinguishing features through literary inquiry
Method : We searched for moxibustion-prohibited points in Traditional Oriental Medical literature.
Results : 1. Upon the advancement of moxibustion technique, the numbers of moxibustion-prohibited points increased. 2. Both Foot Meridians and Hand Meridians have similar percentage of moxibustion-prohibited points. Both Yin Meridians and Yang Meridians have similar percentage of moxibustion-prohibited points. 3. The face has the highest moxibustion-prohibited points ratio. The Back has the lowest moxibustion-prohibited points ratio. 4. We research 80 moxibustion-prohibited points and find 31 moxibustion-prohibitive reasons. A key reasons is that heating effect of moxibustion damages tissues, organs and meridian functions. There are also cases where the moxibustion-prohibited points can be designated upon the patients condition
Conclusions : We could learn the distinguishing characteristics of moxibustion-prohibited points from this study. These results suggest that the treatment of moxibustion is more useful and safe.
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KEYWORD
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moxibustio0, moxibustion-prohibited point
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