OBJECTIVE: To explore the mechanism of reinforcing function of moxibustion to spleen-stomach. METHODS: Forty healthy Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: group A (blank group), group B (model group), group C (moxibustion group) and group D (herbs group). The rat model of spleen-deficiency was established by intragastric administration with 200% Dahuang (Rhubarb) infusion. The rats in group A and B, and D served as the blank control, model, and Sijunzi decoction group respectively, while those in group C received moxibustion at "Zusanli" (ST 36), "Zhongwan" (CV 12), "Guanyua...