AP AP Moxibustion & Adjunct Therapies

Question 1

Which type of moxibustion involves placing moxa directly on the skin and is used for conditions requiring strong, deep warming?

Accepted Answer

Direct moxibustion

Answer

Direct moxibustion (scarring or non-scarring) places moxa cones directly on the skin, providing the most intense and penetrating heat compared to indirect methods.

Question 2

Ginger moxibustion (Ge Jiang Jiu) is MOST indicated for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Cold-Damp Bi syndrome and vomiting due to Cold

Answer

Ginger moxibustion is especially effective for Cold-Damp painful obstruction, abdominal pain, and vomiting because ginger's warming, dispersing properties potentiate the moxa heat.

Question 3

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for moxibustion?

Accepted Answer

High fever with excess Heat patterns

Answer

Moxibustion is contraindicated in high fever, excess Heat patterns, and Yin deficiency with Empty Fire, as adding heat would worsen the condition.

Question 4

Warming needle moxibustion (Wen Zhen Jiu) combines acupuncture with moxibustion primarily to achieve which therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Warm the channel, expel Cold, and promote Qi and Blood flow simultaneously

Answer

Warming needle moxibustion delivers heat directly into the acupoint through the needle, simultaneously unblocking the channel and warming Cold-Damp obstruction.

Question 5

Which point is MOST commonly used with moxa to restore collapsed Yang and treat shock or cold extremities?

Accepted Answer

REN-8 (Shen Que)

Answer

REN-8 (Shen Que, the navel) is the primary emergency moxibustion point for Yang collapse, traditionally used with salt-indirect moxa to rescue depleted Yang.

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