THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

SPLEEN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the treatment used in REN 12 for reducing heat? What is the treatment used in REN 12 to reduce heat?
A
Moxibustion
B
Needling
C
Acupressure
D
Feather touch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The point REN 12, also know as CV 12 or conception vessel 12, is named Zhong Wan or Middle Cavity. This point has a direct affect on the stomach. It is on the channel that comes up the midline of the front of the body and is the central most point. It has the action of tonifying the stomach and fortifying the spleen.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most significant disadvantages of Moxibustion is keeping the burnt Moxa on the skin. Sometimes it may cause itching to the skin. It’s better to do indirect Moxibustion than direct because it leaves some space between the skin and the burning Moxa.

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