Moxibustion for High Blood Pressure
Researchers
from China Academy of Chinese Medical Science and Beijing University of
Traditional Chinese Medsicine performed a systematic review of randomized
controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of moxibustion on Yongquan (KI 1)
to lower blood pressure compared to high blood pressure drugs.
Moxibustion
is a modality in traditional Chinese medicine that involves the burning of a roll of specially
prepared herbs containing Artemisia vulgaris or mugwort directly or indirectly
at the acupuncture points. Yongquan (KI 1) is located on the points of 1/3 and
2/3 intersection of plantar. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, Yongquan (KI
1) has the function of opening the orifices,directing qi downward, relieving
hiccup, discharging heat, clearing heart heat, and restoring yang to save from
collapse.
The
systematic review of the randomized controlled trials shows a beneficial effect
of using moxibustion interventions on Yongquan (KI 1) to lower blood pressure
compared to high blood pressure drugs.
The research report is available here.
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