Chen G, et al. – This study was performed to evaluate the protective impact of moxibustion in initiating the endogenous protection information on gastric mucosa, and its relationship with the pathway of common peroneal nerve. The results indicated that Zusanli (ST 36) can transmit information through the pathway of common peroneal nerve, regulate the release of gastric mucosal protective factors, and up–regulate the expression of cytothesis–related proteins, so as to achieve the effect in repairing gastric mucosa.