Use of Moxa

When moxa is used for a treatment in campus clinics, the air purifier must be checked out from the front desk and turned on. Front desk check out in UHS, or from locked cabinet (keys at front desk) in NHCB is where the moxa equipment is found. Use the Pocket Torch to light the moxa stick, try to limit smoke as much as possible by having the stick lit for as minimal time as possible. Put stick in silver canister with lid to extinguish. Kidney basins should also be used near the patient’s body to catch falling ash or burning material that can easily burn treatment tables. Moxa is a fire hazard. Never leave burning moxa unattended.

Moxa must be entirely snuffed out after use. The "moxa extinguisher/snuffer" (small silver cylinder) should be used to snuff out each moxa stick. Make sure extinguisher/snuffer is cool before returning to front desk or putting back in locked drawer.