Week 11 - Moxibustion 2 Flashcards
Describe indirect moxa. How many cones are used?
A cone of moxa is placed on top of an insulating substance and then burned. Moxa enters the channelss and carries with it the properties of these substances.
3-7 cones
List types of insulating substances used in indirect moxa
Da Suan, Sheng Jiang, Salt, Fu Zi cakes
Da Suan is used in indirect moxa to __________. It is used in cases of _________. It should be used with caution because ______
eliminate heat toxin and reduce swelling
TB, scrofula, insect bites, snake bites, boils, skin ulcers
it may cause blisters
Sheng Jiang is used in indirect moxa to __________. It is used in cases of _________.
warm and dry dampness in the channels and the SP, ST
middle jiao cold, SP yang/qi xu, wind-damp-cold bi, cold diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, external invasion of wind-cold
Salt is used in indirect moxa to __________. It is used in cases of _________.
strengthen the ST and intestines, strengthen holding function of qi and prevent leakage
Yang collapse, diarrhea, anal prolapse, chronic ST/Intestine disorders
Fu Zi cakes are used in indirect moxa to __________. It is used in cases of _________.
warm KD/SP, strengthen Ming Men fire, renew the flesh
KD, SP yang xu, diminished Ming Men fire, enduring lesions, slow healing wounds
Describe the warming needle technique
Moxa atop acupuncture needle. Heat penetrates needle along shaft of the needle into the channel and body tissue
When using the warming needle technique, the moxa should be lit from the _____ and a ______ should always be used
bottom
shield
Stick on moxa is convenient for _______
hard-to-moxa points
Advantages of indirect moxa are ________
more warming and drying - disperse damp, support yang
What type of moxa can be used over broken skin?
pole moxa
