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Author(s):: DING Jiafeng1; ZENG Yao1; LI Xinmei1; CHU Xin1; LIANG Jian1; XU Xuemei1; DING Yipeng1; CHANG Xiaorong2; LIU Mi2; 1. School of Physics and Electronics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; 2. Acupuncture and Massage College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China

Keywords:: ; Keywords: moxibustion; moxa; heat transfer; optimal heat source intensity model; difference

Abstract:: Abstract: Objective To analyze the thermal characteristics of moxibustion and establish the optimal heat source intensity models for quickly distinguishing the differences of moxa and improving the therapeutic efficacy of moxibustion. Methods The basic theory of heat transfer was applied to establish the optimal heat source intensity model, and then an experiment platform was set up. The experimental data were collected and preprocessed, and the optimal heat source intensity of each sample was obtained by model calculation. By comparing the optimal heat source intensity of 3 samples of different diameters and different types, the differences among the 3 kinds of moxa were quickly distinguished. Results The optimal heat source intensity of pure moxa with large diameter was higher than that of the small one. As to same diameter, the optimal heat source intensity of pure moxa was higher than that of the mild one. The significance levels of nonparametric test on the 3 samples were less than 0.05, which indicated that the differences in the optimal heat source intensity of the 3 samples were significant. Conclusion The optimal heat source intensity varies with the diameters and types of moxa. The differences among different kinds of moxa can be quickly distinguished by the optimal heat source intensity model of moxibustion, which can reduce the side effects and improve the curative effect of moxibustion, providing a reference for moxibustion practitioners.