LI Jiao, GAO Donghua, LI Meilian, et al. Case Report on Fire Dragon Cupping Combined with Moxibustion in Treating a Patient with Abdominal Obesity[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2025.
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LI Jiao, GAO Donghua, LI Meilian, et al. Case Report on Fire Dragon Cupping Combined with Moxibustion in Treating a Patient with Abdominal Obesity[DB/OL].Clinical Archives of Integrative Medicine, 2025. DOI: 10.12209/CAIM202509030004.
Case Report on Fire Dragon Cupping Combined with Moxibustion in Treating a Patient with Abdominal Obesity
This article presents a case report of nursing care for a patient with abdominal obesity treated by fire dragon cupping therapy combined with moxibustion. Based on the treatment principle of "strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness", after completing the nursing assessment, fire dragon cupping on the abdominal meridians and moxibustion were implemented. At the same time, dietary care, exercise guidance and psychological care were provided. After the treatment, the patient's abdominal circumference decreased, weight reduced, anxiety was relieved, and the therapeutic effect was remarkable. This scheme optimizes a single treatment method and combines personalized therapy methods, is highly operable, and is conducive to clinical promotion.
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