Appearance of Peculiar Vessels with Immunohistological Features of High Endothelial Venules in the Dermis of Moxibustion-Stimulated Rat Skin

Abstract

Morphological changes of the dermal blood vessels ofmoxibustion-stimulated rat skin were examined with reference to the lymphocyte migration. After long-term stimulation with direct moxibustion to the acupoint tsu-san-li (St-36), peculiar vessels that possess immunohistological features of high endothelial venules could be observed in the moxa-stimulated acupoint dermis. Endothelial cells of the vessels had well-developed Golgi apparatus in their plump cytoplasms, and they strongly expressed intercellular adhesion molecule-1 on the luminal surface. These data suggest that the appearance of the peculiar vessels in the dermis acts toward the active infiltration of blood-lymphocytes into the acupoint skin.

Cicatrização por segunda intenção com o uso de laserpuntura, moxabustão dourada, cromoterapia e óleo ozonizado em um gato - Relato de caso

“…A Artemisia vulgaris tem cerca de 192 substâncias voláteis (Panizza, 1997), incluindo o borneol (ativa HSP e estimula a imunidade), o cineol (anti-inflamatório) e polifenóis antioxidantes que, quando absorvidos pela pele, auxiliam na cicatrização (Umano et al, 2000). Os constituintes da moxa penetram na pele, promovendo o crescimento de células vasculares, atração e aumento de células imunes (Tohya et al, 2000).…”

Safety Recommendations for Moxa Use Based on the Concentration of Noxious Substances Produced during Commercial Indirect Moxibustion

“…The first type of smoke, called moxa smoke, has a white colour and rises straight upwards. The second type of smoke, called moxi-tar1 or moxa tar,2 has a light yellow colour, moves downward, and pools on the surface of the skin. According to Korean medical doctors, moxi-tar is believed to have important therapeutic effects3–5 while moxa smoke contains many toxic substances 6.…”