300 Hr Flashcards
Yin meridians start with:
Wood
Yang meridians start with:
Metal
Influential Point of Bones:
BL-11; T1
Influential Point of Blood:
BL-17; T7
Influential Point of Zang (Yin) Organs:
LV-13
Influential Point of Fu (Yang) Organs:
CV-12
Influential Point of Qi:
CV-17
Influential Point of Tendons (Muscle, Tendon, Lig):
GB-34
Influential Point of Blood Vessels:
LU-9
Influential Point of Marrow:
GB-39
Shen: The Lungs house the
Po (Corporeal Soul)
Shen: The Liver houses the
Hun (Ethereal Soul)
Shen: The Spleen houses the
Yi (Intellect)
Shen: The Kidney houses the
Zhi (Will Power)
Shen: The Heart houses the
Shen (Mind)
Name the 8 Extraordinary Vessels
Du Mai, Ren Mai, Dai (Belt/Girdle), Chong (Penetrating), Yang Qiao (Stepping), Yin Qiao (Stepping), Yang Wei (Linking), Yin Wei
Confluent point of Du Mai
SI-3
Confluent point of Ren Mai
LU-7
Confluent point of Dai
GB-41
Confluent point of Chong
SP-4
Confluent point of Yang Qiao
BL-62
Confluent point of Yin Qiao
KI-6
Confluent point of Yang Wei
TW-5
Confluent point of Yin Wei
PC-6
Extra Vessel Pair of BL-62 and SI-3
Yang Qiao Du
Extra Vessel Pair of LU-7 and KI-6
Yin Qiao Ren
Extra Vessel Pair of GB-41 and TW-5
Yang Wei Dai
Extra Vessel Pair of SP-4 and PC-6
Yin Wei Chong
Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the raising of Qi
Spleen
Zang (Yin) Organs: Governs Qi
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the grasping of Qi
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs: Ensures the smooth flow of Qi
Liver
Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls descending and diffusing of Qi
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls ascending of Qi
Spleen
Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the Blood
Spleen
Zang (Yin) Organs: Governs the Blood
Heart
Zang (Yin) Organs: Stores the Blood
Liver
Shen: focused on goals set with determination
Zhi (Kidney)
Shen: Capacity for planning our lives and finding a sense of direction
Hun (Liver)
Shen: Responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorizing, focusing and generating ideas
Yi (Spleen)
Shen: Responsible for sharp and clear sensations
Po (Lung)
Shen: Responsible for many mental activities
Shen (Heart)
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls tears
Liver
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls saliva
Spleen
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls descending and diffusing of body fluids
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls sweat
Heart
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls spittle
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls nasal mucus
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Governs water
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the muscles and four limbs
Spleen
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the two lower orifices
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the channels and blood vessels
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the bones
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Regulates the water passages
Lung
Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the sinews
Liver
Zang (Yin) Organs Jing: Stores the Jing
Kidney
Zang (Yin) Organs Jing: Controls the Ming Men
Kidney
Invades Lung’s Wei Qi
External Wind
Invades channels of the face
External Wind
Invades any channels, settles in joints
External Wind
Affects some internal Organs (Liver)
External Wind
- Aversion to cold
- Severe occipital stiffness and ache
- Sneezing
- Cough
- Absence of sweat
- Lack of thirst
- Runny nose with water mucus
- Fever (mild)
- Pulse: Floating, tight
- Tongue: unchanged or thin white coat
Wind-Cold
- Aversion to cold
- Itchy, sore throat
- Fever (pronounced)
- Thirst
- Sneezing, cough
- Runny nose, yellow mucus
- Pulse: Rapid, floating
- Tongue: red sides/tip, then white/yellow coat
Wind-Heat
- Aversion to cold
- Occipital stiffness
- Fever
- Body and muscle aches
- Swollen neck glands
- Feeling of heaviness
- Nausea
- Swollen joints
- Sweating
- Pulse: Floating, slippery
Wind-Dampness
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Slight fear of cold
- Sore throat
- Slight sweating, so mostly dry skin
- Nose, mouth, throat dry
- Pulse: Floating, rapid
- Tongue: dry, thin white coat
Wind-Dryness
- Aversion to cold
- Cough with profuse white, watery mucus
- Fever
- Sweating
- Edema, especially face
- Lack of thirst
- Swollen face and eyes
- Pulse: Floating
Wind-Water
Tai Yang (Greater Yang) Hand and Foot
SI and BL
Yang Ming (Bright Yang) Hand and Foot
LI and ST
Shao Yang (Lesser Yang) Hand and Foot
TW and GB
Tai Yin (Greater Yin) Hand and Foot
LU and SP
Shao Yin (Lesser Yin) Hand and Foot
HT and KI
Jeu Yin (Terminal Yin) Hand and Foot
PC and LV
Treatment of Wind Invasion
- Moxibustion
- Acupuncture
- Cupping
- Gua Sha
- Chinese Herbs
List the 5 Fundamental Substances
- Qi
- Blood
- Body Fluids
- Jing (Essence)
- Shen (Mind)
Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Qi
Energy subtle as vapor, dense as rice
BPEMEPF > Bi-Polar Electro-Magnetic Energetical Power Flow
Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Blood
Material form of Qi in vessels. Foundation of shen
Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Body Fluids
Jin Ye. Most material form
Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Jing
Essence. Derived from parents. Stored in the Kidney
Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Shen
Mind. Least material form of Qi
Describe how Zhen (True) Qi is formed [Formula]
Gu Qi (Food Qi) + Kong Qi (Air Qi) = Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) > Zong Qi + Yuan Qi (Original Qi) = Zhen Qi (True Qi)
Name the 6 Functions of Qi
- Transforming
- Transporting
- Holding
- Raising
- Protecting
- Warming
Name the 3 Functions of Blood
- Nourishes and moistens
- Protects from febrile pathogens
- Provides material foundation for the mind (Shen)
Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats chronic constitutional problems?
Yin Wei Chong (Yin Linking and Penetrating)
Which Extraordinary Vessel pair strengthens Wei Qi?
Yang Wei Dai (Yang Linking and Girdle)
Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats problems of female fluid metabolism?
Yin Qiao Ren (Yin Stepping and Directing/Conception)
Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats musculoskeletal problems?
Yang Qiao Du (Yang Stepping and Governing)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart governs (vital substance)
Blood
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart controls (tissue, 1 of 5 energetic layers)
Blood Vessels
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart manifests in/on
Complexion
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart Houses (2nd Vital Substance)
Shen (Mind)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart related to (emotion)
Joy
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart opens to (sense organ)
Tongue
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart controls (3rd Vital Substance)
Sweat
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver ensures (Vital Substance)
Smooth flow of Qi
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver stores (2nd Vital Substance)
Blood
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver controls (body tissue)
Sinews
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver opens to (sense organ)
Eyes
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver manifests in/on (part of body)
Nails
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver controls (3rd Vital Substance)
Tears (lubricating tears)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver Houses (4th Vital Substance)
Hun (Ethereal Soul)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver is affected by (emotion)
Anger
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs govern (vital substance)
Qi
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs controls (body tissue)
channels and blood vessels
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs controls the descending and diffusing of (2 vital substances)
Qi and Body Fluids
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs regulates all
physiological activities
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs regulates the
Water passages
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs control (body tissues - 2)
Skin and Cou Li Space
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs opens to (sense organ)
Nose
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs manifest in/on (part of body)
Body hair
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs Houses (3rd Vital Substance)
Po (Corporeal Soul)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs are affected by (emotion)
Worry, Grief, Sadness
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen governs
Transformation and Transportation
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls the ascending of (vital substance)
Qi
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls the raising of (2nd vital substance)
Blood
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls
Muscles and the four limbs
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen opens to (part of the body)
Mouth
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen manifests in/on (sense organ)
Lips
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls (4th Vital Substance)
Saliva
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen Houses (5th Vital Substance)
Yi (Intellect)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen is affected by (emotion)
Pensiveness, Apprehension
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys store (Vital Substance)
Jing (Essence)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys produce marrow, fill the brain, and control (body tissue)
Bone
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys govern
Water
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control reception/grasping of (2nd Vital Substance)
Qi
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys open to (sense organ)
Ears
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys manifests in/on (part of the body)
Head hair
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control (3rd Vital Substance)
Spittle
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control the two (part of body)
Lower Orifices
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys Houses (4th Vital Substance)
Zhi (Will Power)
Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control the
Ming Men
The Ming Men/Minister of Fire/Gate of Life acts like a
Pilot light for all the organs
The Spleen needs the Ming Men to
Transform and Transport
The Stomach needs the Ming Men to
Ripen and Rotten, Receiving, Transporting
The Heart needs the Ming Men to
House the Shen (Mind)
The Lungs need the Ming Men to
Descend and diffuse the Qi
The Liver needs the Ming Men to
Ensure the free flow of Qi
The Small Intestine and Large Intestine needs the Ming Men to
Move food and stool
The Triple Burner needs the Ming Men to
Mobilize the Yuan Qi and Fluid
The Urinary Bladder needs the Ming Men to
Transform urine
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls (1)
Receiving (Appetite)
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls (2)
Rotting and Ripening of food
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls the transportation of
Food Essences
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls the Descending of
Qi
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach is the Origin of
Fluids (In the body)
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Small Intestine controls
Receiving and transforming (separates the pure from the turbid)
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Small Intestine separates
Fluids
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Large Intestine controls (2)
Passage and conduction
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Large Intestine transforms (2)
Stools and reabsorbs fluids
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder stores and excretes
Bile
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder controls (emotion)
Decisiveness
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder controls the
sinews
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Urinary Bladder removes water by
Qi Transformation
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao mobilizes the
Yuan Qi (Original Qi)
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao controls the transportation and penetration of
Qi
Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao controls the _____ passages and excretion of _____.
Water, fluids
Name 3 characteristics of Invasion of Exterior Wind as understood by TCM
- Sudden onset
- Changes rapidly
- Stiffness, numbness/tingling, tremor, sudden itching of skin
Name the differentiating symptoms between Wind Cold and Wind-Heat Invasions
Wind-Cold: Severe occipital stiffness and ache
Wind-Heat: Itchy, sore throat
Name the TCM modalities that can treat Exterior Wind Invasion
- Acupuncture
- Tui Na
- Moxibustion
- Cupping
- Herbs
List the acupuncture points located on the back that expel Exterior Wind Invasion (6):
GB-20 GB-21 BL-62 SI-3 BL-12 GV-14
List the acupuncture points located on the front that expel Exterior Wind Invasion (6):
BL-2 BL-4 (controls the nose) BL-6 LI-20 LI-4 LU-7
Clinical manifestations of Qi Deficiency (6+P&T)
- Slight shortness of breath (LU)
- Weak voice (LU)
- Spontaneous sweating (LU)
- Poor appetite (SP)
- Loose stools (SP)
- Tiredness (SP)
Pulse: Empty (xu)
Tongue: Tooth-marked, quivering
Clinical manifestations of Qi Stagnation (5+P&T)
- Feeling of distension that moves around (Physical=bloat, Emotional=”wound up”/anxiety)
- Mental depression
- Irritability
- Gloomy feeling
- Frequent mood swings, frequent sighing
Pulse: wiry (xian)
Tongue: sides of tongue (curled, swollen, peeled)
Clinical manifestations of Blood Deficiency (8+P&T)
- Dull, white sallow complexion
- Dizziness
- Poor memory
- Numbness or tingling
- Blurred vision
- Pale lips
- Scant menses
- Depression, slight anxiety
Pulse: choppy (se) or fine (xi)
Tongue: pale, orangey sides, dry
Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) is found at
Du-4 (L2)
Guan Yuan (Original Qi Gate) is found at
Ren-4
Clinical manifestations of Blood Stasis (5+P&T)
- Dark complexion
- Rosacea
- Purple lips, nails
- Fixed, boring or stabbing pain
- Blood clots with menses
Pulse: wiry (xian), choppy (se), firm (lao)
Tongue: Purple
Qi Deficiency treatment principle and points (3)
Tonify (strengthen Qi)
ST-36
LI-4
CV-17 (Influential Point for Qi)
Qi Stagnation treatment principle and points (3)
Nourish the Blood
BL-17 (Influential Point for Blood)
SP-6
LV-3
Clinical manifestations of Heart Qi Deficiency (6+P&T)
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Spontaneous sweating
- Pale face
- Tiredness
- Slight depression
Pulse: Empty (xu)
Tongue: Pale or normal
Clinical manifestations of Heart Blood Deficiency (7+P&T)
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Poor Memory
- Insomnia, dream disturbed sleep
- Anxiety, propensity to be startled
- Dull pale complexion
- Pale lips
Pulse: Choppy (se) or Fine (xi)
Tongue: Pale, thin, slightly dry
Clinical manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation (6+P&T)
- Feeling of distension in hypochondrium, chest, epigastrium and sighing
- Feeling wound up, mood swings, feeling a lump in the throat.
- PMS
- Irregular menses
- Irritability
- Depression
Pulse: Wiry (xian)
Tongue: Normal, red, peeled, curled sides
