Abstract
Moxibustion is a thermal therapy procedure that applies burning material to the surface of specific acupoints, which warms the meridians and dispels cold. This procedure is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine care and treatment. It is also an important complementary and replacement therapy in many countries. Moxibustion on the Sanyinjiao acupoint of females is one of the main methods used to treat and care for women's health problems. The physiological effects of moxibustion on the Sanyinjiao acupoint include heightening the skin surface temperature to improve circulation and adjusting the balance of the autonomic nervous system via the meridians in order to regulate the affiliated organs (liver, spleen, and kidney). Moxibustion carries health risks, including the possibility of burns. Therefore, this therapy must follow the principles of moxibustion in order to safely complete the course and achieve the intended efficacy. In nursing-care applications, we must consider the process, time, distances, and safety of moxibustion. In exploring this theme, we hope the present paper helps readers better apply moxibustion in nursing-care applications and in the nursing education curriculum.
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