[Professor CHEN Rixin's views on moxibustion sensation]

Area of Science:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion Research
• Biomedical Research

Background:

• Heat-sensitive moxibustion (HSM) is a distinct sensation felt during moxibustion therapy.
• HSM sensations differ from local heat, occurring distally and deeply, potentially at disease sites.
• Professor CHEN Rixin's research systematically investigated HSM sensations and their clinical relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate the diagnostic and therapeutic significance of HSM sensations.
• To establish HSM as a guide for acupoint selection, localization, and moxibustion dosage.
• To propose criteria for identifying optimal indications for moxibustion based on HSM.

Main Methods:

• Systematic clinical observation and practice of heat-sensitive moxibustion.
• Analysis of the relationship between different HSM sensations and physiological/pathological states.
• Correlation of HSM sensation characteristics with disease severity and treatment response.

Main Results:

• HSM sensations convey specific physiological and pathological information, reflecting disease severity.
• The type and intensity of HSM guide precise acupoint selection and localization.
• HSM appearance and disappearance serve as indicators for individualizing moxibustion duration and dosage.

Conclusions:

• HSM sensation is a crucial indicator for diagnosing and treating diseases with moxibustion.
• Understanding HSM improves the standardization of moxibustion techniques and enhances therapeutic efficacy.
• Diseases exhibiting HSM sensations are identified as optimal indications for moxibustion therapy.