Characteristics of Moxibustion for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy：A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The research aims to systematically analyze the characteristics of moxibustion for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
• Conducted a systematic review of studies on DPN moxibustion interventions.
• Retrieved data from Chinese and English databases until October 31, 2025.
• Extracted features of the literature, moxibustion types, parameters, and evaluation metrics.
• Included 116 studies, with 47.41% identifying syndrome types, primarily qi deficiency and blood stasis.
• Common interventions included mild moxibustion and warm acupuncture, with treatment sessions averaging 10-15 minutes.
• Reported primary effectiveness indicators were clinical symptoms and nerve conduction velocity.