• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.7 no.6
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• pp.1561-1566
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• 2012

Moxa cautery has long been used(among the public) due to its widespread efficacy with few side effects, and is still in use for a variety of purposes. However, conventional indirect moxa cautery accompanied with some problems such as smoke from its combustion and ashes which are difficult to clean. As parts of effects to deal with such problems, this research conducted a survey while referring to a variety of relevant documents. In the survey, 80% of respondents said that their current moxa tools are inconvenient to use. Many of them pointed out smoke, hot temperature problem, and the difficulty of fixing the tool as major sources of inconveniences in using moxa cautery.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.63-79
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• 2003

Objective: It makes a through study on the popularization and usefulness paln of Moxa Combustion, therefore popularizing practical use of that. Methods: It was based on the established treatises and books, in order to studying about the literature of Moxa Combustion Results & Conclusions: It makes a through study on the whole of Moxa Combustion, the results as follows. 1. We explained(illustrated) the origin, history, classification and mechanism(effect) of Moxa Combustion 2. The study of standardization plan of Moxa Combustion for popularization - The thermal stimulation of Moxa Combustion was decided the characteristic pattern of combustion temperature by moxa burning and that makes a measure to grasp the effective action of Moxa Combustion upon human body. Thereupon it is necessary to continue further studies by analysing the characteristic pattern of combustion temperature by moxa burning and there clinical effects in practice. 3. The usefulness of Moxa Combustion - The therapeutic effect of Moxa Combustion are hematopoiesis(increase the blood), analgesic function, increase the immunity, antioxidant activity, diuretic action, control of hormone(endocrine gland), supression of carcinogenesis, increase the self involution(natural healing), decrease of GOT/GPT, Glucose, Cholesterol level.