[WenJiu YiBao during the Republic of China].

Abstract

Wenjiu YiBao is a professional acupuncture and moxibustion journal founded by The Oriental Acupuncture Scoiety in 1931, which aims to introduce and popularize Japanese Wenjiu(warm moxibustion) to Chinese readers. This article systematically introduces the editorial team, distribution situation, establishment of columns, and analyzes the reasons of its establishment.It is believed that the driving force of scientific trends and the need for teaching and communication are the reasons for its establishment. The characteristics of this journal include focusing on Wenjiu, promoting science, emphasizing practical effectiveness, and promoting teaching interaction. Wenjiu YiBao played a promoting role in the application of Japanese warm moxibustion and the development of warm moxibustion education in China. However, there are also shortcomings in exaggerating the efficacy of warm moxibustion, emphasizing too much of Western scientific thought, and translating Japanese warm moxibustion knowledge without further conducting local scientific research.