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moxa functions
- moves qi, quickens the blood, stops pain
- warms the channels
- nourishes qi and xue (yin)
- expels evils (cold, heat, wind)
- transforms and eliminates dampness
- induces the smooth flow of qi and xue
- strengthens yang from collapse
- repositions the fetus
- prevents disease, nourishes life, boosts longevity, strengthens body, maintains health
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indications for moxa use
- external w\c attack
- wind\cold\damp\bi
- damp in sp\st (vomit, diarrhea)
- digestive disorders
- sp\kid yang xu
- yang xu, yin xu, qi xu, xue xu, qi stasis, xue stasis
- fainting (ren 8)
- cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia
- skin disorders
- migraine
- asthma, weezing
- prolapsed uterus, rectum, bladder
- acute or chronic conditions
- breech baby
- fever
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moxa cautions
- ren 14, ren 15
- very young, very old
- constitution of person - weak or fearful
- close to face, mucous membrane
- over areas that are numb
- patient unable to hold still
- patients with compromised immune system
- if small blister forms, leave to reabsorb
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moxa contraindications
- UB 1, ST 1, ST 17, Ren 17
- abdomen or lumbo sacral region on pregnant women
- high fever
- sever heat due to yin xu with a feeble, rapid pulse
- on mucous membranes
- on creases or folds of skin
- on sensory organs (direct)
- over large blood vessels, arteries (st 9)
- no scarring moxa on face, head, or breast
- on women with profuse menses unless to slow it down
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side effects if overdo moxa
- ren 14, ren 15 cause a weak heart
- too much on head - loss of essence
- too much on limbs- dries out blood vessels leads to weak and thin limbs
- too much head and limbs- qi and xue become depleted in lower body
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moxa safety best practices
- communicate with patient
- always be present, aware, alert
- never leave the room
- check skin temp frequently
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accident procedure for moxa
- be calm
- make sure moxa is out
- call supervisor into room
- clean area gently
- refer to allopathic doctor
- check on patient later
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