Acupuncture Techniques: Moxibustion and Cupping
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What is the primary action of moxabustion?

  • Cools the blood
  • Warms meridians and dispels cold (correct)
  • Strengthens yin
  • Induces sleep

    • Which medium used in moxabustion is indicated for infectious processes of the skin?

  • Fu Zi (Aconite)
  • Garlic (correct)
  • Ginger
  • Salt

    • What is a contraindication for applying cupping therapy other than high fever, convulsion, and bleeding disorders. and obviously not over the abdominal and sacral regions of pregnant women?

  • Low energy
  • Mild headaches
  • Chronic pain
  • Skin ulceration and edema (correct)

    • Which frequency is used in estim for tonifying deficiency?

    <p>Alternate Quick and Slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which needle technique contrasts with rapid insertion and slow withdrawal for sedation?

    <p>Slow insertion and rapid withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the Three-Edged Needle primarily serve?

    <p>Move qi and blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition should not be treated with moxabustion due to potential harm?

    <p>High fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contraindicated for needle treatment in a pregnant woman during the first trimester?

    <p>Avoid lower abdomen and lumbosacral region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point is contraindicated to needle throughout the entire pregnancy?

    <p>ST 36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done first if a patient faints during treatment?

    <p>Remove all needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of moxabustion in relation to yang?

    <p>It strengthens yang from collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium used in moxabustion is specifically indicated for SP/ST deficiency?

    <p>Ginger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for cupping therapy?

    <p>Skin ulceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the regular frequency used in estim?

    <p>It is for pain and spasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In applying tonification techniques, which action is NOT performed?

    <p>Leave the hole open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which indication is appropriate for the Plum Blossom/7Star Needle?

    <p>Skin diseases and nervous system disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if fainting occurs during treatment?

    <p>Remove all needles and offer warm or sweet water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is associated with rapid insertion and slow withdrawal during treatment?

    <p>Sedation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contraindication for using the Three-Edged Needle (Lancet)?

    <p>Weak constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be avoided when applying estim therapy?

    <p>Crossing the heart with electrodes in patients with heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium used in moxabustion is indicated for yang collapse?

    <p>Salt and Fu zi (aconite)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needling is used for over the bone?

    <p>Transverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needle angle is used over organs such as rib spaces on chest and upper back?

    <p>Oblique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LI _ SP _ UB _ GB _ UB _ Are all contraindicated in pregancy.

    <p>LI 4 SP 6 UB 60 GB 21 UB 67</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is it contraindicated to needle on pregnant women after 3 months?

    <p>Upper abdomen and lumbosacral region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what technique do you needle in the direction of the channel?

    <p>Tonification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is plum blossom/7 star needle contraindicated?

    <p>local trauma and ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does plum blossom/7 star needle does?

    <p>Move qi in meridians and regulates the zang-fu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indication of Three-Edged Needle?

    <p>High fever, sore throat, local congestion or swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the CI for Three-Edged Needle?

    <p>Weak constitution, pregnant women, bleeding conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the alternate quick and slow (tonifying deficiency) of estim?

    <p>Paralysis and numbness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the regular frequency of estim you are?

    <p>Draining excess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Remember not to do direct/scarring moxa on

    <p>Face, head, or large blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Moxibustion

    • Actions: Warms meridians, dispels cold, induces smooth flow of qi and blood, strengthens yang from collapse
    • Mediums:
      • Ginger: Used for spleen and stomach deficiency with symptoms of poor appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
      • Garlic: Used for infectious processes, especially of the skin
      • Salt: Used for yang collapse
      • Fu Zi (Aconite): Also used for yang collapse
    • Contraindications: Heat conditions like high fever, abdominal and lumbosacral region of pregnant women, direct moxa on face, head, or large blood vessels

    Cupping

    • Actions: Warming, promotes free flow of qi and blood, diminishes swelling and pain
    • Contraindications: Skin ulceration, edema, over large blood vessels, high fever, convulsions, bleeding disorders, abdominal or sacral region of pregnant women

    Estim (Electro-Stimulation)

    • Frequencies:
      • Regular Frequency: For pain and spasm, draining excess
      • Alternate Quick and Slow: For paralysis and numbness, tonifying deficiency
    • Don't use Silver Needles
    • Contraindications: Patients with history of heart disease, avoid crossing the heart with needles for patients with heart disease

    Three-Edged Needle (Lancet)

    • Actions: Move qi and blood, clear heat
    • Indications: High fever, sore throat, local congestion or swelling
    • Contraindications: Weak constitution, pregnant women, bleeding conditions

    Plum Blossom/7 Star Needle

    • Actions: Moves qi in meridians, regulates the zang-fu organs
    • Indications: Skin diseases and nervous system disorders
    • Contraindications: Local trauma and ulcers

    Tonification vs Sedation Techniques

    • Tonification: Slow insertion, rapid withdrawal, rotate clockwise, close the hole, needle in direction of channel, insert on exhale, withdraw on inhale
    • Sedation: Rapid insertion, slow withdrawal, rotate counterclockwise, leave hole open, needle against direction of channel, insert on inhale, withdraw on exhale

    General Precautions and Contraindications

    • Few needles or delay treatment: If person is famished, intoxicated, or very weak
    • Pregnancy:
      • First trimester: Contraindicated to needle on lower abdomen or lumbosacral region
      • After 3 months: Contraindicated to needle on upper abdomen and lumbosacral region
      • For whole pregnancy: Contraindicated to needle LI 4, SP 6, UB 60, GB 21, UB 67

    Management of Accidents

    • Fainting: Remove all needles, have patient lay down, offer warm or sweet water. Can press Du 26, PC 9, PC 6, ST 36, Shi Xuan, or moxa DU 20.

    Moxibustion

    • Actions: Warms meridians to dispel cold, promotes smooth flow of Qi and blood, strengthens Yang in cases of collapse.

    • Mediums:

      • Ginger: Used for spleen and stomach deficiency with symptoms such as poor appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
      • Garlic: Used for infectious processes, especially skin infections
      • Salt: Used for Yang collapse
      • Fu Zi (Aconite): Also used for Yang collapse

    • Contraindications: Heat conditions like high fever, abdominal and lumbosacral regions of pregnant women, direct/scarring moxa on the face, head, or large blood vessels

    Cupping

    • Actions: Warming, promotes free flow of Qi and blood, diminishes swelling and pain
    • Contraindications: Skin ulceration, edema, large blood vessels, high fever, convulsions, bleeding disorders, abdominal or sacral regions of pregnant women

    Estim - Electrical Stimulation

    • Frequencies:
      • Regular Frequency: Used for pain and spasm, draining excess
      • Alternate Quick and Slow: Used for paralysis and numbness, tonifying deficiency
    • Contraindications: Patients with a history of heart disease, avoid crossing the heart with heart disease patients.

    Three-Edged Needle (Lancet)

    • Actions: Moves Qi and blood, clears heat
    • Indications: High fever, sore throat, local congestion or swelling
    • Contraindications: Weak constitution, pregnant women, bleeding conditions

    Plum Blossom/7Star Needle

    • Actions: Moves Qi in meridians, regulates the Zang-Fu (organs)
    • Indications: Skin diseases and nervous system disorders
    • Contraindications: Local trauma and ulcers

    Tonification vs Sedation Techniques

    • Tonification:
      • Slow insertion
      • Rapid withdrawal
      • Rotate clockwise
      • Close the hole
      • Needle in the direction of the channel
      • Insert on exhale
      • Withdraw on inhale
    • Sedation:
      • Rapid insertion
      • Slow withdrawal
      • Rotate counterclockwise
      • Leave the hole open
      • Needle against the direction of the channel
      • Insert on inhale
      • Withdraw on exhale

    General Precautions and Contraindications

    • Few needles or delayed treatment if the patient is famished, intoxicated, or very weak.
    • Pregnancy:
      • First trimester: Contraindicated to needle on the lower abdomen or lumbosacral region
      • After 3 months: Contraindicated to needle on the upper abdomen and lumbosacral region
      • Whole pregnancy: Contraindicated to needle LI4, SP6, UB60, GB21, UB67

    Management of Accidents

    • Fainting:
      • Remove all needles
      • Have the patient lay down
      • Offer warm or sweet water
      • Consider pressing Du26, PC9, PC6, ST36, Shi Xuan, or moxibustion on Du20

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    Explore the therapeutic benefits and applications of moxibustion and cupping in acupuncture practices. This quiz covers actions, mediums, contraindications, and the principles behind these traditional methods. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of these ancient techniques.

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