Moxa

Question 0

What is the herb used to make most moxa?

Answer 0

Mugwart (Artemisia Vulgaris)

Question 1

What temperature does moxa burn?

Answer 1

600 celcius

Question 2

What properties does mugwart have that makes moxa so effective?

Answer 2

bitter
warm
pungent

Question 3

How many moxa tx should be given to a patient?

Answer 3

• minimum: 1-3
• maximum: infinite

*large amount for empty and cold conditions

Question 4

What are the 2 main types of moxa application techniques?

Answer 4

1) direct

2) indirect

Question 5

What are the 3 kinds of direct moxa?

Answer 5

1) non-scarring
2) blistering
3) scarring

Question 6

Which technique heats more evenly, direct or indirect?

Answer 6

indirect

Question 7

What indications is garlic used for in indirect moxa?

Answer 7

cool heat, dispell toxins, invigorate blood, disperse masses, ease pain/swelling
*very good for digestive disorders

Question 8

what indications is sea salt on the navel used for?

Answer 8

cool heat, dispell toxins, strengthen ST/intestines, renew yang, rebellious qi, strengthen lower burner/holding function of Qi to prevent leakages
- gastroenteritis, intestinal disorders, vomit, chronic ST/intestinal disease, anal prolapse, collapse from stroke

Question 9

What indications is fresh ginger used for in indirect moxa?

Answer 9

dyspnea, ab pain, diarrhea, spermatorrhoea, premature ejaculation, rheumatic pains, empty cold