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Standardisation of moxibustion: challenges and future development.

Min Yee Lim¹, Jian Huang¹, Baixiao Zhao¹

¹School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

|December 17, 2014

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Standardizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), particularly moxibustion, is crucial for patient safety and global acceptance. Research into moxibustion

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture Modalities

Background:

Moxibustion, a long-standing TCM practice, offers benefits in disease prevention and health maintenance.
Growing global interest necessitates addressing safety and quality concerns associated with moxibustion.
International organizations support TCM development, highlighting the need for standardization.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the critical need for establishing moxibustion standards.
To advocate for research supporting the safety and efficacy of moxibustion.
To promote the harmonization and safe integration of moxibustion into healthcare.

Main Methods:

Review of current international trends in TCM development.

Keywords:

ACUPUNCTURE MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING MEDICAL ETHICS MOXIBUSTION

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Analysis of the existing literature on moxibustion safety and effectiveness.

Identification of key areas requiring standardization in moxibustion practice.

Main Results:

Increasing international commitment to TCM development.
Recognized potential of moxibustion for health promotion and disease prevention.
Identified gaps in moxibustion standardization, impacting patient safety.

Conclusions:

Standardization of moxibustion terminology, products, and practice is essential.
Evidence-based research is fundamental for policy-making and standardization.
Promoting research will foster acceptance and drive the standardization of moxibustion.