[Moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on related negative emotions]

To observe the clinical efficacy of moxibustion on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its effect on related negative emotions, and to explore the possible mechanism.A total of 70 patients with RA were randomized into an observation group (35 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (35 cases, 2 cases dropped off). Conventional western medication therapy was adopted in the control group. On the basis of the treatment in the control group, moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23) andCompared before treatment, the scores of VAS and DAS28 were decreased after treatment in both groups (Moxibustion can improve the clinical symptoms and negative emotions in patients with RA by regulating the inflammatory reactions.