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What is the primary action of moxabustion?
Which medium used in moxabustion is indicated for infectious processes of the skin?
What is a contraindication for applying cupping therapy?
Which frequency is used in estim for tonifying deficiency?
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Which needle technique contrasts with rapid insertion and slow withdrawal for sedation?
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What action does the Three-Edged Needle primarily serve?
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Which condition should not be treated with moxabustion due to potential harm?
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What is a precaution for needle treatment in a pregnant woman during the first trimester?
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Which point is contraindicated to needle throughout the entire pregnancy?
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What should be done first if a patient faints during treatment?
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What is the action of moxabustion in relation to yang?
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Which medium used in moxabustion is specifically indicated for SP/ST deficiency?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for cupping therapy?
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What is a characteristic of the regular frequency used in estim?
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In applying tonification techniques, which action is NOT performed?
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Which indication is appropriate for the Plum Blossom/7Star Needle?
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What action should be taken if fainting occurs during treatment?
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Which technique is associated with rapid insertion and slow withdrawal during treatment?
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What is the primary contraindication for using the Three-Edged Needle (Lancet)?
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Which of the following should be avoided when applying estim therapy?
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Study Notes
Moxibustion
- Actions: Warms meridians, dispels cold, induces smooth flow of qi and blood, strengthens yang from collapse
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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)
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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
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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
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Actions: Warms meridians to dispel cold, promotes smooth flow of Qi and blood, strengthens Yang in cases of collapse.
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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
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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
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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
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Tonification:
- Slow insertion
- Rapid withdrawal
- Rotate clockwise
- Close the hole
- Needle in the direction of the channel
- Insert on exhale
- Withdraw on inhale
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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.
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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
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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.
