To summarize recent development of studies on acupuncture and moxibustion for prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, so as to provide a basis and thinking for clinical scientific studies.
More than 60 papers about clinical and experimental studies were reviewed, choosing clinically commonly-used acupoints and introducing mainly different therapeutic methods.
Acupuncture and moxibustion can prevent and cure rheumatoid arthritis with outstanding results.
Acupuncture and moxibustion have vast vistas for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.