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  • 1School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. liumiao1@snu.ac.kr

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Mathematical modeling of direct moxibustion reveals its thermal effects on skin. This study provides a numerical basis for understanding moxibustion, enhancing instrument standardization and treatment efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Thermal Analysis

Background:

  • Direct moxibustion is a key therapeutic technique in traditional medicine.
  • Standardizing moxibustion instruments and treatments requires objective analysis.
  • Understanding the thermal interaction between moxibustion and skin is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply mathematical methods to analyze direct moxibustion on skin.
  • To establish a quantitative relationship between moxibustion and skin stimulation.
  • To explore the potential for standardizing moxibustion instruments.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the transient thermal response of skin layers.
  • Utilizing data from standardized measurements of burning moxa cone temperatures.

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  • Development of finite element models for numerical simulation of heat transfer.

    • Main Results:

    • Predicted heat transfer, thermal damage, and stress distribution in skin tissue for barley and jujube moxa cones.
    • Numerical simulations demonstrated the thermal effects of moxibustion.
    • Results align with traditional Chinese medicine literature and clinical observations.

    Conclusions:

    • Mathematical modeling serves as an effective interface between moxa cones and skin.
    • This approach provides a numerical basis for moxibustion research and application.
    • The study supports the standardization of direct moxibustion instruments and treatments.