by: gordonwarre
Total views: 1
Word Count: 477

Acupuncture and moxibustion are important component procedures in traditional Chinese medicine which prevent and treat disease by puncturing certain points on the body with needles or applying heat with ignited moxa wool. Of marked efficacy and requiring but simple equipment, they have been widely popular in China and elsewhere for thousands of years. The initiation and development of the art of acupuncture and moxibustion have undergone a long historical process. They are summaries of experience of the Chinese labouring people of many centuries in their struggle against disease. As early as in the Stone Age, people used needles fashioned of stone for curative purposes. These are known as bian and are a rudiment of acupuncture. When human society entered the Bronze and then the Iron Age, needles made of these metals were substituted for the stone bian. And with the development of social productive technique, needling instruments were constantly improved, providing conditions for the further refinement of acupuncture. Moxibustion originated after the introduction of fire into man's life. It is assumed that while warming themselves by the fire, people in ancient times accidentally found relief or disappearance of certain pain or illness when definite areas of the skin were subjected to burning. Moxa leaves were later chosen as the material for cauterization as they are easily lit and the heat produced is mild and effective in removing obstruction of channels and collaterals. And so the art of moxibustion was established. The earliest extant medical classic in China, Huangdi Neijing, was compiled between 500-300 B.C. It is a summary of the medical experience and theoretical knowledge prior to the Warring States period. The book, which consists of two parts, Suwen and Lingshu, describes the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, such as yin-yang, the five elements, zang-fu, channels and collaterals, qi (vital energy), and blood, etiology, pathology, diagnostic methods and differentiation of syndromes, as well as basic knowledge concerning acupuncture points and needling methods. Following Neijing, there appeared quite a number of treatises on acupuncture and moxibustion written in different dynasties, among which representative ones are: Zhenjiu compiled by Huangfu Mi of the Jin Dynasty on the basis of Neijing, Nanjing (A Classic of Difficult Questions), and others. These books give a comprehensive description of the basic theories and knowledge of acupuncture and moxibustion, laying a foundation for the development of acupuncture and moxibustion into an independent branch of traditional Chinese medicine. Tongren Shuxue Zhenjiu Tujing (lllustrated Manual on Points for Acupuncture and Moxibustion Shown on a Bronze Figure, 1026 A.D.) was compiled by Wang Weiyi, an acupuncturist of the Song Dynasty, after thoroughly checking the acupuncture points of the fourteen channels. The next year, i.e., A.D. 1027, Wang Weiyi sponsored the casting of two life-size bronze figures marked with acupuncture points, a momentous event in the development of acupuncture and moxibustion.

About the Author

Gordon Warre writes for http://www.cheap-homes-in-bulgaria.com read up at http://www.sport-crazy.info and http://www.low-fat-foods.info

---

View PDF | Print View

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
Next Article - Traditional Lomilomi Healing Session in Maui, Hawaii
Previous Article - Combat Stress Safely Through Herbal Treatment

More Related Articles In This Category

1: A New Look at the Essence of Healing
2: Trigger Point Therapy - The Missing Link In Unsuccessful Back Pain, Sciatica And Pain Treatment
3: A Basic Guide To Essential Oils
4: The Best Low Back Pain Treatment
5: Easy Ways To Break A Chewing Tobacco Addiction With NLP
6: Ortho Bionomy's Helps Clients to Relax the Tensions That Cause Muscular Pains
7: Learn Lomilomi Massage Therapy in Maui, Hawaii
8: Reflexology Reduces Physical, Emotional and Psychological Stress and Tension
9: An Introduction To Acupuncture
10: Traditional Lomilomi Healing Session in Maui, Hawaii
11: A History of Moxibustion
12: Combat Stress Safely Through Herbal Treatment
13: Introduction To The Horary Cycle
14: Nail Biting - An Awful Habit You Can Quickly Break With Hypnosis
15: Exploring the Many Different Types of Natural Remedies
16: Asthma Symptom Liberation Through Self-Hypnosis
17: Four Forms Of Alternative Medicine
18: The Holy Tea Option For Migraine Headaches
19: Top Tips For Finding A Hypnotherapist
20: 7 Effective Homemade Colon Cleansing Diet
21: Acupuncture, Does It Really Help Treat Infertility?
22: Genital Warts Cure - A Few Things to Consider While Researching Home Genital Warts Removal Methods
23: Why Would You Say 'WHEE!' When You Encounter The Pain Body Discussed By Eckhart Tolle And Oprah
24: Where To Find The Best Natural Remedy That Works for Some Infections?
25: Does Healing Energy Exist?

---

For WebMasters

Link This Article - HTML Code -

<a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/alternative-medicine/a-history-of-moxibustion.html" target=_blank>A History of Moxibustion</a>

Link This Article - BBcode -

[url=http://americanahost.com/articles/health/alternative-medicine/a-history-of-moxibustion.html]A History of Moxibustion[/url]

Copy This HTML Code To Put This Article In Your Web Site.

<h1>A History of Moxibustion</h1><br><br> <br><br> Acupuncture and moxibustion are important component procedures in traditional Chinese medicine which prevent and treat disease by puncturing certain points on the body with needles or applying heat with ignited moxa wool. Of marked efficacy and requiring but simple equipment, they have been widely popular in China and elsewhere for thousands of years. The initiation and development of the art of acupuncture and moxibustion have undergone a long historical process. They are summaries of experience of the Chinese labouring people of many centuries in their struggle against disease. As early as in the Stone Age, people used needles fashioned of stone for curative purposes. These are known as bian and are a rudiment of acupuncture. When human society entered the Bronze and then the Iron Age, needles made of these metals were substituted for the stone bian. And with the development of social productive technique, needling instruments were constantly improved, providing conditions for the further refinement of acupuncture. Moxibustion originated after the introduction of fire into man's life. It is assumed that while warming themselves by the fire, people in ancient times accidentally found relief or disappearance of certain pain or illness when definite areas of the skin were subjected to burning. Moxa leaves were later chosen as the material for cauterization as they are easily lit and the heat produced is mild and effective in removing obstruction of channels and collaterals. And so the art of moxibustion was established. The earliest extant medical classic in China, Huangdi Neijing, was compiled between 500-300 B.C. It is a summary of the medical experience and theoretical knowledge prior to the Warring States period. The book, which consists of two parts, Suwen and Lingshu, describes the basic theories of traditional Chinese medicine, such as yin-yang, the five elements, zang-fu, channels and collaterals, qi (vital energy), and blood, etiology, pathology, diagnostic methods and differentiation of syndromes, as well as basic knowledge concerning acupuncture points and needling methods. Following Neijing, there appeared quite a number of treatises on acupuncture and moxibustion written in different dynasties, among which representative ones are: Zhenjiu compiled by Huangfu Mi of the Jin Dynasty on the basis of Neijing, Nanjing (A Classic of Difficult Questions), and others. These books give a comprehensive description of the basic theories and knowledge of acupuncture and moxibustion, laying a foundation for the development of acupuncture and moxibustion into an independent branch of traditional Chinese medicine. Tongren Shuxue Zhenjiu Tujing (lllustrated Manual on Points for Acupuncture and Moxibustion Shown on a Bronze Figure, 1026 A.D.) was compiled by Wang Weiyi, an acupuncturist of the Song Dynasty, after thoroughly checking the acupuncture points of the fourteen channels. The next year, i.e., A.D. 1027, Wang Weiyi sponsored the casting of two life-size bronze figures marked with acupuncture points, a momentous event in the development of acupuncture and moxibustion.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> Gordon Warre writes for http://www.cheap-homes-in-bulgaria.com read up at http://www.sport-crazy.info and http://www.low-fat-foods.info<br><br> Keywords: <b>moxibustion</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/alternative-medicine/a-history-of-moxibustion.html" target=_blank>A History of Moxibustion</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/health/alternative-medicine/">Alternative Medicine</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/gordonwarre-1730.html">gordonwarre</a>

---

Article URL : A History of Moxibustion
Article Category : Alternative Medicine
Article Author : gordonwarre