Clinical study of fire-dragon moxibustion therapy based on Fuyang Tongbi theory in wind-cold-dampness rheumatoid arthritis patients
Authors
- Qing Zhang 1
- Yu Shao * 1
- Juan Huang 1
- Lijuan Li 2
Abstract
Objective: To probe the clinical value of fire-dragon moxibustion treatment based on Fuyang Tongbi theory in wind-cold-dampness rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) patients.
Methods: 80 patients with joint pain were selected, including 40 in the fire-dragon moxibustion group and 40 in the conventional group. Patients in the traditional group accepted non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other Chinese and Western drugs according to the patient’s specific situation. Based on the treatment in the conventional group, fire-dragon moxibustion treatment based on Fuyang Tongbi theory was given to patients in the fire-dragon moxibustion group.
Results: The total effective rate in the fire-dragon moxibustion group was elevated compared to the conventional group (P<0.05). After treatment, VAS and WOMAC scores in both groups declined, and those in the fire-dragon moxibustion group were lessened than those in the conventional group (P<0.05). The serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6, hs-CRP, as R.F. in both groups were reduced (P<0.05), and their stories in the fire-dragon moxibustion group were lower in comparison with the conventional group (P<0.05). The quality of life scores in the fire-dragon moxibustion group was better compared to the traditional group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The use of fire-dragon moxibustion in treating wind-cold-dampness R.A. based on Fuyang Tongbi theory is effective, which can reduce the pain symptoms and inflammatory reactions of bone and joints in patients, improve joint function, promote the quality of life, and has good safety, which can provide a reference for clinical treatment of wind-cold-dampness R.A.
