Exploration on the feasibility of moxibustion in prevention and treatment of COVID-19 from the perspective of modern medical mechanism

Chinese Medicine Rescues Acute Respiratory Dyspnea Syndrome Caused by COVID-19: A Case Report

“…It is pointed out that such external CM treatment may prevent and treat COVID-19 by improving the body's immunity to conquer the virus, enhancing anti-inflammation to alleviate the infl ammatory response from COVID-19, and improving lung function to inhibit pulmonary fi brosis. (16) In this case report, the introduction of CM preparation with antitussive and phlegm-removing treatment through TTS that combines moxibustion, cupping, and medicine penetration functions, has proved that the external treatment of CM is effective.…”

The role of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19: A scoping review

“…Some reviews 11 , 71 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 analyzed the feasibility of acupuncture for COVID-19 from the following perspectives: (1) the characteristics of acupuncture. Acupuncture is cheap and simple to perform, which is beneficial for enhancing immunity in susceptible groups, as acupuncture can be performed at home during the epidemic.…”

“…Acupuncture is cheap and simple to perform, which is beneficial for enhancing immunity in susceptible groups, as acupuncture can be performed at home during the epidemic. 11 , 72 (2) Rich experience against the epidemic. Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of infectious diseases for a long time and has been recorded in some classics and literature.…”

Moxibustion for medical personnel with negative emotion and insomnia during COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized, controlled trial

“…It has also been shown that moxibustion can enhance the body's immunity by modulating various immune cells and immune factors. 27 , 28 During the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Cov (SARS-Cov), which has a similarity rate of 79.5% with the gene sequence of COVID-19, 29 patients in the recovery phase of SARS received moxibustion treatment and their symptoms were well alleviated. Peripheral blood CD4+ levels increased, suggesting that moxibustion may improve some of the immune function of SARS patients.…”