The theory of the "Three Phases of moxibustion sensation"

originating from

ZHOU Meisheng

's

Moxibustion Cord

summarizes the clinical transmission process of moxibustion sensation into three phases: initial sensation

diffusion

and conduction. Inspired by this theory

the authors analyze factors affecting moxibustion sensation-including moxibustion temperature

location

dose

and technique-and summarize its guiding role in clinical practice. It is proposed that in clinical application

the generation pattern of the initial sensation phase can be used to judge the immediate efficacy of moxibustion and adjust treatment locations accordingly; the diffusion pattern of the diffusion phase can help assess individual moxibustion dose to ensure optimal therapeutic effects; and the conduction phase not only indicates the endpoint of moxibustion therapy but can also reveal hidden lesions and deeper pathological causes in patients. In addition

due to differences in patient constitution and disease state

the manifestation of moxibustion sensation may not always strictly follow the pattern of the "Three Phases"

requiring careful clinical differentiation.