Module 3 Moxibustion

Question 1

What is that points for avoid moxa?

Answer 1

Du 23 Shangxing
ST 1 Chengqi
ST 2 Sibai
ST 8 Touwei
ST 9 Renying
BL 1 Jingming
BL 2 Zanzhu
SI 23 Sizhukong
LI 19 Heliao
LI 20 Yingxiang

Question 2

What is that meaning of Breech presentation?

Answer 2

Ургийн буруу байрлал

Question 3

what is meaning of Rube-faction?

Answer 3

Redness

Question 4

What is meaning of “flare-ups” ?

Answer 4

Sudden burst of fire and light

Question 5

How many inches should take heat lamps from the skin?

Answer 5

Lamps 12-16 inches away from skin

Question 6

How many types of Direct moxa?

Answer 6

1. Scarring moxa
2. Non-scarring moxa

Question 7

What is that Scarring moxa?

Answer 7

Moxa is not removed until it has burned down to the end or blister forms
( patient to sign an informed, written consent)

Question 8

What is that Non-Scarring moxa?

Answer 8

2/3 of it’s burnt or the patient feels a burning discomfort, the moxa is removed.

Question 9

How many types have a Indirect moxa?

Answer 9

1. Technique with interposed moxa - Non scarring moxa ( salt, garlic, ginger, aconite cake)
2. Warming needle moxa ( about 2 cm long moxa stick, moxa cone is placed on the handle of the needle)
3. Technique with moxa stick ( holding the moxa 2-3cm over the site to be treated to bring mild warmth to the area, 15minutes to slightly red) ( ignited moxa stick is moved up and down over the point or near or around an acupuncture needle)

Question 10

Once the treatment is complete, moxa should be retained in the moxa extinguisher for….?

Answer 10

At least 1 hour to ensure that the moxa is fully extinguished. Then wet down in a sink and then thrown away in metal cans or other ash receptacles, but not in the regular trash to prevent trash fires.

Question 11

Wall socket?

Answer 11

Ханын залгуур

Question 12

Check the area being heated at least….?

Answer 12

Once every 5 minutes to be sure that skin does not become too hot.