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  • 1Institute of Traditional Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No. 155, Section 2, Linong Street, Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan ; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 115, Taiwan ; Department of Surgery, Cheng-Hsin General Hospital, Taipei 115, Taiwan.

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Local somatothermal stimulation (LSTS), a form of moxibustion, shows potential for protecting organs from injury. Further clinical trials are needed to confirm the evidence-based efficacy and safety of this remote preconditioning method.

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Area of Science:

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Biomedical Research

Background:

  • Moxibustion, a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is less recognized in Western countries compared to acupuncture.
  • The scientific evidence supporting moxibustion's efficacy requires further clarification.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of moxibustion is crucial for its wider acceptance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the mechanisms of moxibustion, particularly Local Somatothermal Stimulation (LSTS).
  • To investigate the potential of LSTS as a remote preconditioning method.
  • To assess the clinical usefulness and safety of LSTS.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized LSTS, applying mild heat to acupoints (LR 14 and PC 6) in animal models.
  • Investigated both temperature-related and non-temperature-related mechanisms of moxibustion.
  • Examined the induction of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Main Results:

  • Preconditioned LSTS induced visceral HSP70 expression in animals.
  • LSTS demonstrated a protective effect on the liver and heart against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
  • Mild heat stimulation from LSTS causes minimal skin damage but can induce mild oxidative stress.

Conclusions:

  • LSTS, a remote preconditioning technique, shows promise for clinical application.
  • Further large-scale clinical trials are necessary to establish the evidence-based efficacy and safety of LSTS.
  • More research is needed for LSTS to be accepted by the Western scientific community.