In this paper

authors treated the thirty-six cases of hepatitis (HBV) by moxibustion and prickingblood therapy. Through the observation of nine to twenty-four months

the full recovery was seven cases (19. 49 % )

the total effective rate was 83. 3 %. The result showed that this method had better effects to enhance the function of immunity; to promote the disease-resistant ability; to eliminate theHBV; to induce the production of the anti-HBC

and to relieve the symptoms