[Clinical application on innovated burning rush moxibustion].

On the basis of traditional burning rush moxibustion, Dr. DIAO Ben-shu innovated moxibustion device and technique. Many different herbal medicines are selected to prepare moxa stick, a matchstick in size. After ignited, this stick burns swiftly and directly at acupoint in human body so that the meridian qi circulation is invigorated and the disease is prevented and treated. Diao's moxa stick technique is characterized as scientific preparation, safe and simple operation and quick efficacy. A better efficacy is achieved in clinical practice. The operation and clinical application of Diao's moxa stick technique as well as the theory of moxibustion are discussed and analyzed in this paper.