Clinical study on anti-aging action of herbal cake-partition moxibustion |
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| Authors: | Cui-ying Zhao Ling Yang Han-ping Chen Xian-shui Ju Heng-ju Wu Ju-ying Ding Zheng Shi Sa Li Xian Hong Ying-ying Zhang Hong-ying Wang |
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| Institution: | (1) Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai, 200030, P. R. China;(2) The 5th Rest Home for Retired Cadres of Shanghai Garrison, Shanghai, 200036, P. R. China |
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| Abstract: | Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and immunological mechanism of herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion for aging process. Method The herbal cake-partitioned moxibustion was adopted for 223 cases to observe the aging scores before and after the treatment. Apart from that, the T-lymphocyte subsets and changes of IL-2 and ß-EP were also detected. Results After treatment, the aging scores of 223 cases were all substantially reduced, along with an improvement of clinical symptoms, a strengthened cellular immune function, and an increase of total T-lymphocyte count. In addition, the CD4 +/CD8 + ratio was restored normal, the synthesis or secretion of IL-2 was increased and the β-EP (as the neurotransmitter to modulate immune function) was substantially improved. Conclusion The aging process is closely associated with the immune function. Moxibustion can modulate abnormal immune function and stabilize homeostasis and thus delay the aging process. |
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| Keywords: | Aging Acupuncture-moxibustion Therapy Indirect Moxibustion T-Lymphocytes Beta-endorphin Neuroimmunomodulation |
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