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http://dx.doi.org/10.9718/JBER.2006.27.2.039

A Study on the Artemisia Extract Moxibustion Method for the Diabetes

Yoon Dong-Eop (Department of Electrical Engineering, Pukyong National University)
Jo Bong-Kwan (Department of Electrical Engineering, Pukyong National University)
Kim Jong-Won (Department of Oriental Medicine, Dongeui University)

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Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research / v.27, no.2, 2006 , pp. 39-46 More about this Journal

Abstract

We have implemented the Artemisia Extract Moxibustion Method in order to improve the conventional moxibustion therapy. This method is aimed to eliminate burning wounds and smoke, which are the defects of conventional moxibustion therapy. We have verified the effectiveness of the method to the diabetes. We have performed a clinical test for the 23 cases of the diabetics. Level of FBS(fasting blood sugar) didn't show significant changes, but showed the tendency of the descent, and level of HbA1c significantly decreased after the treatments(P<0.001)(n=19).

Keywords

artemisia extract; diabetes; moxibustion method; thermotherapy; pharmacological therapy;

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