Lim Min Yee, Huang Jian, Zhao Baixiao
School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Acupunct Med. 2015 Apr;33(2):142-7. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2014-010688. Epub 2014 Dec 15.
International organisations such as WHO and the International Organization for Standardization are increasingly committed to the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Moxibustion is an integral modality of acupuncture that has been in use for thousands of years. It stands out as a health choice due to its potential effects in disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance, as well as affordability and accessibility. As the use of moxibustion increases, concerns are being raised regarding its safety and quality. The need to establish standards to protect patient safety is paramount in all medical fields. As a form of medical practice, it is essential to develop moxibustion standards in the areas of terminology, moxibustion products, treatment rooms and practice to ensure its harmonisation and safe usage. The evidence base guiding policy and decision making has to be based on evidence from basic and clinical research. Promoting strategic basic and clinical research on the safety and effectiveness of moxibustion will answer some of the fundamental questions surrounding moxibustion, create a climate of awareness and acceptance and, in turn, drive its standardisation.
世界卫生组织（WHO）和国际标准化组织等国际组织越来越致力于中医药（TCM）的发展。艾灸是针灸不可或缺的一种疗法，已经使用了数千年。由于其在疾病预防、健康促进与维持方面的潜在作用，以及价格可承受性和可及性，艾灸成为一种健康选择。随着艾灸使用的增加，人们对其安全性和质量的担忧也在增加。在所有医学领域，建立保护患者安全的标准至关重要。作为一种医学实践形式，在术语、艾灸产品、治疗室和操作等领域制定艾灸标准，以确保其协调一致和安全使用，这是必不可少的。指导政策和决策的证据基础必须基于基础研究和临床研究的证据。推动关于艾灸安全性和有效性的战略性基础研究和临床研究，将回答一些围绕艾灸的基本问题，营造一种认知和接受的氛围，进而推动其标准化。
