MOXIBUSTION
MOXIBUSTION
Concept(x). In general terms, it consists of the application of a
dry and processed plant, the Artemisia that will later be
lit on the body in various ways so that its heat or the
energy generated penetrates into the body.
Concept(x). Technique of the MTCH, known as Jiu Fa that uses the
heat, or burn produced by various means on the surface
of the body, with the aim of restoring the balance caused by
some pathological process or as a method to increase the
resistance against host diseases
HISTORY
• Lower Paleolithic (Discovery of
Fire)
• First substances that were used for
to perform Moxibustion, the materials used were: leaves, branches,
charcoal, reeds.
• Artemisia Vulgaris (AI YEN) 5th – 3rd Century B.C.E.
HISTORY
• The silk books of Mawangdui dated 168
a.c
• The Canon of Moxibustion of the Eleven Yin Vessels and
Yang
• The Canon of Moxibustion of the Eleven Vessels of the Foot
and from the arm
• Ming dynasty most prolific period in terms of
theme of moxibustion
• From the 14th to the 17th century, moxibustion emerged with rolls.
TIAO JIU
• In 1955, the use of acupuncture is officially recognized.
moxibustón en China
ARTEMIS
VULGARIS
GENRE Artemisia
Asteraceae Family
ORDER starry
Class Magnoliopsida
Kingdom Plantae
CHARACTERISTICS
HotNature, tban
Flavor Bitter, spicy
MeridianB, H, R
Address Descendant
Metal Movement, Fire
MANUFACTURING PROTOCOL
• Drying: Better quality, the dried moxa for 3 years
• Chopped. It is chopped until achieving a 'moxa sawdust'
• Ground: The product collected after chopping is ground in a mill.
of stone
• 2yes ground: To improve the quality of the moxa
• Sifting: Allows impurities to be captured
• Trilled.
MANUFACTURING PROTOCOL
The quality of the processed artemisia is evidenced by two of its
characteristics:
• Color
• Density
Note: The highest quality moxa allows for the making of 300 cones per
gram of mogusa.
FORMS OF PRESENTATION OF THE MOXAS
• BAGS OF WOOL OR PURE MOXA POWDER.
WRONG.)
• MOXA WITH ROLLS. (AI TIAO JIU.)
MOXA PURE. (SLOW COMBUSTION.)
MOXA TAI YI. Rapid Combustion.
MOXA NIEN YING. (FAST COMBUSTION.)
GENERAL EFFECTS OF MOXIBUSTION
• Heat the meridians and eliminate pathogenic cold energy.
• Activate the circulation of Qi and Blood, and eliminate pain
• Disperse the cold, and the humidity fundamentally.
• Promote the circulation of Qi and eliminate Qi stagnation
• Promote the circulation of Xue
• Reinforce WeiQi, acting as a preventive factor.
• Reset the Yang function, fix the prolapses.
• Harmonize or tonify the Middle Jiao
• Regulate the function of the Zang Fu
INDICATIONS
• Xu Yang
• Xu Qi
• Diseases caused by cold pathogenic factor
• Diseases caused by humidity pathogen factor
• Estasis Xue
• Cold phlegm state
• Stagnation of Qi and Blood
• Collapse of Yang Qi
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Syndromes that present with symptoms of Heat
• About mucous membranes or open wounds
• About scars or areas close to important organs or
blood vessels
• About the lumbosacral area in pregnant women
• Do not apply to damp skin, blisters may form.
The skin must always be dry before proceeding to the
application
• Do not show to children under 7 years old
BASIC METHODS OF MOXIBUSTION
• Direct Moxibustion: It is hardly used in Western practices. The technique
it is applied in direct contact with the skin.
• Indirect Moxibustion
INDIRECT: Between the skin and the moxa cone, medicinal substances are placed:
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Salt
• Aconite seeds
• Variants of this are considered, the application using instruments, as well as the needles.
hot
BASIC METHODS OF MOXIBUSTION
MOXIBUSTION TECHNIQUES
• Moxibustion with moxa cones
DIRECT MOXIBUSTION
Direct Moxibustion.
Findings of Dr. Shimerato Hara:
• Increase in lymphocyte manufacturing levels. It is activated.
Immediately after application. Lasts 4 days. Peak 24 hours.
• Increases the phagocytic activity of lymphocytes.
• Increase in the production of erythrocytes and Hb.
• Increase in coagulation speed.
• Increase in blood calcium level.
• Increase in serum complements.
• Increase in the production capacity of antibodies.
BASIC METHODS OF ONKYU MOXIBUSTION
FORMS OF DISTANT MOXIBUSTION
1. MD in ceramic tubes
2. MD Kamaya: Use a wooden applicator with a handle
3. MD Hakokiu: Wooden box with metal mesh
4. MD TantaKekyu: Requires a bamboo piece of about 5
cm in length, by 2.5 in diameter
5. MD Biwakyu
6. MD Ibuky (application of prefabricated and adhered cones
to a surface that is adhesive
7. MD Kyutoshin (Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the
same action)
BASIC METHODS OF ONKYU MOXIBUSTION
MOXIBUSTION TECHNIQUES
• Moxibustion with pure moxa
Moxibustion Techniques
Types of Moxa cigars
• TAI YI: Composed of a mixture of plants among which predominates the
Myrrh.
• NIAN YIN: Composed of a blend of plants with Wormwood.
• AI TIAO: Composed of pure artemisia.
• Smoke-free moxa: It comes in the form of rigid sticks, made up of a
mix of moxa, medicinal plants and incense.
Moxibustion Techniques
METHODS OF MOXIBUSTION
• Gentle warming technique
• Circular moxibustion
• Sparrow pecking
Moxibustion Techniques
• Moxibustion with hot needles
MOXIBUSTION TECHNIQUES
• Moxibustion with applicators
• With metal support
• With wooden box
• Hollow moxa
TAIKYOKU SAWADA TREATMENT
• Total treatment for the entire body
• His fame was such that he reached consideration of
national treatment
• Use 11 to 15 regular and special points
• Moxa is applied to the abdomen, lower back,
dorsal back, upper limbs, and limbs
inferiors.
• Ideal as treatment in chronic cases, or in others
treatments where acupuncture has failed.
Taikoku Sawada Treatment
SYMPTOMATIC ACTION POINTS
Points collected by Master Shirota Bunshi
SYMPTOMATIC ACTION POINTS
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