Effects of moxibustion or moxa smoke on serum lipids and carotid plaque stability in atherosclerotic mice

Research progress of moxa smoke

“…Studies have found that acupuncture combined with moxibustion with smoke can reduce the expression of TSLP in the sinus mucosa and alleviate the inflammatory response and tissue structure destruction of CRS mice. Huang Chang et al [14] studied the effects of moxibustion and moxa tobacco on mice model of leukopenia induced by chemotherapy, and found that moxa tobacco could increase the white blood cell count and thymus index of mice. Histopathology showed that the damage degree of immune organs of mice in moxa tobacco group was lower than that in smokeless moxa group, indicating that moxa tobacco had protective effect on immune organs and could effectively treat leukopenia.…”

The Mechanism Study of Moxa Combustion Products on Regulating Vascular Endothelial Function in Atherosclerotic Mice

“…The clinical application of moxibustion and MS was recorded in “Handbook of Prescription for Emergency.” The original text was “in order to cut off the spread of pestilence, the moxa floss can be ignited and placed around the patient's bed to eliminate the virus infection.” Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in 2020, MS has been used to sterilize the air in China and is also reported to have anti-inflammatory effect to regulate autonomic functions [ 14 – 17 ]. Besides, animal experiments on AS showed that the moxibustion or MS may treat cardiovascular diseases by improving the lipid metabolism, affecting the antioxidant capacity and reducing the oxidative stress damage [ 18 – 20 ].…”

“…Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in 2020, MS has been used to sterilize the air in China and is also reported to have anti-inflammatory effect to regulate autonomic functions [14][15][16][17]. Besides, animal experiments on AS showed that the moxibustion or MS may treat cardiovascular diseases by improving the lipid metabolism, affecting the antioxidant capacity and reducing the oxidative stress damage [18][19][20].…”