Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses moxibustion with acupuncture as treatment for children with autism. TCM believes that autism results from decreased energy in the brains of children. It tries to increase the energy flow with moxibustion (burning mugwort herb in a special bamboo "hat"). The autism therapy also involves acupuncture at points on the child's head. Dr Wang Ruihua, of Ruijin Hospital, in Shanghai, has been studying and using moxibustion intervention for over 12 years. "Comprehensive treatment also involves herbal medicine, behavior training and stimulation of peripheral nerves, like brushing the fingers with brushes. Dr Wang sets five goals for his patients - acquiring the ability to repeat words, initiate language use, think logically, communicate with others, and adapt to society."
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses moxibustion with acupuncture as treatment for children with autism. TCM believes that autism results from decreased energy in the brains of children. It tries to increase the energy flow with moxibustion (burning mugwort herb in a special bamboo "hat"). The autism therapy also involves acupuncture at points on the child's head. Dr Wang Ruihua, of Ruijin Hospital, in Shanghai, has been studying and using moxibustion intervention for over 12 years. "Comprehensive treatment also involves herbal medicine, behavior training and stimulation of peripheral nerves, like brushing the fingers with brushes. Dr Wang sets five goals for his patients - acquiring the ability to repeat words, initiate language use, think logically, communicate with others, and adapt to society."
