Advanced Pathologies - Head and senses Flashcards
What is the Tibetan term for headache?
mgo nad
The term ‘mgo nad’ refers to various types of headaches in Tibetan Medicine.
How many main types of headaches are described in Gyud-shi?
Eight main headaches
These include three single humor headaches and three combined humor headaches.
What are the three single humor headaches?
- Wind headache
- Bile headache
- Phlegm headache
What causes Blood and Bile headache (khrag mkhris mgo nad)?
High blood pressure, excess Bile heat
Common triggers include alcohol, spicy food, and psychological stress.
What are the physical symptoms of Blood and Bile headache?
- Swelling carotid artery
- Pain in the temporal area
- Red and thick sclera
What is the Tibetan term for Bile-Phlegm headache?
bad mkhris mgo nad
This type of headache is linked to poor liver function and bad digestion.
What are common symptoms of Bile-Phlegm headache?
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Bad digestion
What is the primary cause of Wind-Bile headache?
Local head Wind disturbed by wrong diet and behavior
Factors include excessive thinking and exposure to cold.
What are the two classifications of Wind headaches?
- Wind-Bile headache
- Single Wind headache
What is the diagnosis for Single Wind headache?
- Pulse: empty or soft
- Urine: Wind urine bluish-thin
- Tongue: dry and red
What are common treatments for headaches in Tibetan Medicine?
- Nutrition adjustments
- Herbal medicines
- External purification therapies
What is the role of the head according to Tibetan Medicine?
The head is considered the Pagoda or Crown Point
It is viewed as the release point for body heat and toxins.
Fill in the blank: The primary causes of headaches are excess _______ and _______.
Bile heat, blood
What is a specific head complaint related to hair?
Hair loss and Alopecia
These conditions can be linked to various health issues.
What is the Tibetan term for sinusitis headache?
Yama Gosin (mgo srin nad)
This type of headache is associated with sinus inflammation.
What are the conditions that can cause headaches?
- Excess alcohol
- Fatty foods
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
True or False: Psychological factors can influence the onset of headaches.
True
What is the treatment approach for Bile-Phlegm headache?
- Avoidance of wine and spicy foods
- Body-mind cleansing with Dresum
What are the specific symptoms of Wind-Bile headache?
- Pain in forehead and eye
- Pain in temporal areas
- Pain manifesting in early evening
What is the importance of the sense organs in relation to headaches?
They interact with physical components of the head
This relationship affects the manifestation of headaches.
What is palpitation?
Talking silly
Palpitation refers to an awareness of the heartbeat, which may be perceived as irregular, fast, or pounding.
What should be avoided in the treatment for Wind disorder?
Stay away from:
* Cold and windy places
* Loud noises
* Emotional places
Mental peace and harmony are emphasized for treatment.
What is the morning medicine for Wind-Bile headache?
Dudzi Chucig
This is part of a specific treatment regimen for Wind-Bile headache.
What is Yama goned?
Sinus headache
It encompasses various types of headaches associated with sinus issues.
What causes Yama goned?
Chronic inflammation, nasal infection, or blockage due to:
* Allergy
* Infection
* Food intolerance
These conditions lead to inflammation in the nasal area and scalp.
What are the signs and symptoms of a common sinus headache?
Symptoms include:
* Head, face, and gum ache
* Burning and irritable sensations
* Itching and red eyes
* Blocked ear and reduced hearing power
Symptoms can vary based on individual cases.
What should be avoided in the diet for sinus headaches?
Avoid:
* Milk and milk products
* Chocolate
* Garlic
* Strong spicy food
* Alcohol
These food items may exacerbate symptoms.
What is the treatment for one-side headache (migraine)?
Morning: Dorab or Gurtik
After lunch: Serdok11 or Sertik
Evening: Shiser or Gurkyung
Specific medicines are prescribed based on the severity and type of headache.
What does Led-sin refer to in Tibetan medicine?
Brain worm disease
It is associated with severe headaches and inflammation.
What are the three types of brain worm disease?
Types include:
* Gosin yama nagpo (black type)
* Gosin yama karpo (white type)
* Gosin yama trawo (mixed type)
Each type has different characteristics and complexities.
What lifestyle factors should be avoided to prevent hair loss?
Avoid:
* Overstress and tension
* Cold, windy, and humid places
* Aggression and anger
* Keeping late nights
These factors can exacerbate conditions leading to hair loss.
What is the primary treatment focus for hair loss in Tibetan medicine?
Reduce excess body acid production
This includes dietary changes, behavior modifications, and medical purification.
What should be avoided in the diet for alopecia?
Avoid:
* Milk and milk products
* Red meat
* Alcohol
* Chocolate
These foods may contribute to the condition.
What are the symptoms of premature grey hair?
Caused by:
* Worries
* Hatred
* Tiredness
These emotional states can lead to early greying.
What is the external therapy for hair loss?
Bloodletting in Chitsug (ZH1 point)
This is a specific external therapy aimed at treating hair loss.
What is a common treatment for common hair falling complaints?
Apply strong chang, vodka, or whisky on the scalp
This treatment is recommended for a few days to help stop hair loss.
What is the significance of keeping clean in the treatment of headaches?
Maintaining cleanliness helps to avoid exacerbating conditions
This applies to both physical and mental cleanliness.
What is the Tibetan name for Abelmoschus moschatus?
Somaraza
Abelmoschus moschatus is used in external therapies for alopecia.
What is the purpose of applying Senecarpus anacardius oil?
To the alopecia affected area
This oil is known for its effectiveness in treating hair loss.
Name one general supporting therapy for alopecia.
Meditation
Other therapies include respiration exercises and Tibetan Tantric healing yoga.
What causes pimples and acne according to Tibetan Medicine?
High Bile and blood heat rising
This hormonal imbalance particularly affects the face.
What should people with skin problems avoid eating?
- Milk and cheese
- Red meat
- Alcohol
- Strong spices
- Glutamate
- Sweet products like chocolate
Avoiding these foods can help reduce skin inflammation.
What physical symptoms indicate acne?
Forehead and cheeks producing pimples, redness, and pus formations
Skin may also bleed serum.
Fill in the blank: To clean the liver, gallbladder, blood, and skin, one should take _______.
Bile cleansing tea
This tea includes Gentian lutea, coriander seed, and cassia fistula.
What are the major causes of eye disorders in Tibetan Medicine?
- Imbalance of Wind, bile, Phlegm, and blood
- Unhealthy nutrition
- Poor digestion
- High blood pressure
These factors can lead to various eye conditions.
What is the Tibetan term for burning eye disorder?
Mig tshag
This condition is often caused by infection and inflammation.
What types of eye disorders are classified under burning eye disorder?
- Blood and Bile burning eye disorder
- Wind and Phlegm burning eye disorder
Each type has distinct signs and symptoms.
What are the physical signs of Blood and Bile burning eye disorder?
- Thickening of eye sclera tissue
- Redness and swelling
- Burning sensation
- Tearing
These symptoms indicate inflammation related to Bile and blood.
What is the treatment for Wind and Phlegm burning eye disorder?
- Dorab in the morning
- Tsandan 18 or Galo-Kyunga after lunch
- Agar-Kyunga or Gurgum13 and Pangtsi12 mixed in the evening
Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation.
What is Pterygyum and its causes?
A growth on the eye caused by high blood pressure, stress, and anxiety
It can lead to vision loss if untreated.
What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
- Red eyes
- Itching and pain
- Tearing
- Difficulty opening eyes
This infectious eye condition can be caused by a diet high in Bile and blood.
What is the key dietary recommendation for blurred vision disorders?
Reduce intake of excess salt, alcohol, strong tea, sour food, and oily foods
These dietary adjustments help balance the humors affecting vision.
What is the first stage of blurred vision according to Tibetan Medicine?
Eye perceives well sometimes and not so well at other times
This stage indicates an early imbalance in the inner eye fluid.
What is a common treatment for eye inflammation?
Body mind cleansing therapy
This therapy is essential for restoring eye health.
What causes disorder according to Tibetan medicine?
Disharmony of inner environment or humors
Nutrition should be used to calm down dominant humors such as Wind or Bile.
What foods should be reduced to maintain health?
- Excess salt
- Alcohol
- Strong tea
- Coffee
- Sour food
- Strong spices
- Fatty and oily foods
- Overeating
- Milk and milk products
- Excess meat
These foods can exacerbate humoral imbalances.
What healing foods are recommended?
- Fish
- Fresh fruits
- Vegetables
- Salad (especially bitter salad)
- Bread
- Noodles
- Rice
- Goat’s half cooked or cooked liver
Foods should be consumed without excess fat, grease, oil, or salt.
What lifestyle habits should be avoided?
- Strong light or darkness
- Smoke
- Heavy work
- Overusing the eyes
- Crying
These behaviors can strain the eyes and worsen vision.
What types of medicines are used for eye disorders?
- Morning: Dhasel Duzima or Padma Basic or Gurgum Chokdhun
- After lunch: Dorab
- Evening: Awa15 or Gurgum13 or Agar35
Medicines should be tailored to dominant humors and body constitution.
What is cataract called in Tibetan?
Migdip (mig ‘grib)
It means ‘covering the eyesight’ and is a gradual vision loss disorder.
What are the three types of cataract in Tibetan medicine?
- External cornea cataract (Chidip)
- Inner cataract (Nangdip)
- Middle cataract (Bardip)
Each type is associated with different causes and humor imbalances.
What conditions contribute to cataract development?
- Bad digestion (Phlegm)
- High blood pressure (blood)
- Strong psychological stress (Wind)
Cataracts can develop at any age but are more common after 40.
What are the signs of cataracts according to Tibetan texts?
- Thickening of the sclera
- Sclera advancing toward the pupil
- Bluish cataracts like egg yolk
- Wind cataract like the sun
- Bile cataract like owl’s eye
- Phlegm cataract like the moon
- Combined humor cataract like rainbow color
Diagnosis includes observing specific characteristics of cataracts.
What dietary adjustments are recommended for cataract treatment?
- Avoid garlic
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid eggs
- Avoid coffee
- Avoid fatty food
- Eat half cooked liver, especially goat’s liver spiced with Carum carvi Linn
Nutrition plays a crucial role in managing cataracts.
What is the treatment for chronic cataract disorders?
Cataract operation is advised
Advanced cataract disorders may require surgical intervention.
What is the Tibetan term for corneal leukoma?
Lingtog (ling tog)
It develops in the sclera or cornea and can block eyesight.
What are the four types of corneal leukoma?
All types cause pain, roughness, or burning
Specific types were not detailed in the provided text.
What are common treatments for ear disorders?
- Morning: Shije 6 or Rilpe
- After lunch: Dorab
- Evening: Agar 35
Various medicines are used depending on the type of ear disorder.
What causes Wind ear disorder?
Excess general and minor Winds
This can lead to symptoms like ringing sounds in the ear.
What are the symptoms of ear inflammation?
- Painful ear
- Weakening hearing power
- Red or yellowish serum
- Pustules
- Increased body temperature
- Headache
- Swelling inside ear
These symptoms indicate an ear infection or inflammation.
What is labyrinthitis?
Inflammation of the inner ear or middle ear
It can disrupt balance and hearing.
What preventive measures are suggested for eye health?
- Keep eyes clean
- Do not rub eyes
- Use eye drops made from herbal decoctions
Preventative care is essential for maintaining eye health.
What is the Tibetan saying about eye care?
“The enemy of the eye is hand”
This emphasizes the importance of avoiding direct contact with the eyes.
What is the Tibetan term for labyrinthitis?
Rna we go kyom ned
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner or middle ear.
List three symptoms of labyrinthitis.
- Severe vertigo
- Undesired eye motion
- Nausea
What external therapy is used to balance vertigo in labyrinthitis?
Golden needle in ZH1
ZH1 is an acupuncture point used for treatment.
What does tinnitus mean in Tibetan?
Nawe sing dra
Tinnitus refers to a high-pitched sound or ringing in the ears.
What are common causes of tinnitus?
- Wind factors
- High blood pressure
- Food intolerances
True or False: Tinnitus can manifest from kidney weakness.
True
What lifestyle changes should tinnitus patients consider?
Avoid confronting enemies, difficult work, and loud noise
Lifestyle modifications are crucial for managing tinnitus.
What is the Tibetan term for lost hearing?
Nawa ön pa
Lost hearing can occur due to disharmony of humors or kidney weakness.
What are the five types of nasal disorders described in Tibetan medicine?
- Nasal congestion
- Pustules
- Polyps
- Puss
- Nose bleeding
What is the main treatment recommendation for nasal disorders?
Avoid milk, sugar, and allergy-causing substances
Diet plays a significant role in managing nasal disorders.
What is the cause of mouth and tongue disorders according to Tibetan medicine?
Wrong diet, unhealthy behavior, and evil spirits
These factors disturb the humors and manifest disorders.
List three types of disorders included in the mouth and tongue category.
- Mouth infection
- Tonsillitis
- Gum inflammation
What should be avoided to treat mouth infections?
- Hot foods
- Sour foods
- Milk and milk products
What is the Tibetan term for swollen tongue disorder?
Lce skrang
This disorder is treated with specific Tibetan medicinal practices.
What are some symptoms of burning tongue disorder?
Burning sensation due to liver-stomach combined symptoms
Symptoms can worsen with certain foods and alcohol.
Fill in the blank: The nose is considered the door to the _______.
brain
What type of therapy is recommended for nasal disorders?
Daily cleansing of the nose with warm water
This helps to maintain nasal health.
What is a key factor in treating gum inflammation according to Tibetan medicine?
Improving blood circulation
Gum health is influenced by overall blood quality and digestion.
What external therapy can be used for tinnitus?
Respiration exercise
Relaxation techniques are beneficial for managing tinnitus.
What is the recommended nutrition for Yama disorder?
Avoid milk, sugar, alcohol, spicy, meat, fatty and oily, sour and salty food and drinks.
What causes gum inflammation (so rnyil gnyan kha)?
Bad blood circulation, excess impure blood, liver and stomach inflammation, unclean mouth and teeth, bacteria, and bad digestion.
What are the treatments for gum inflammation?
Same as for general mouth disorder.
What is the morning medicine for gum inflammation?
Pangtsi 12 or Gurkyung.
What is a recommended external therapy for gum inflammation?
Cleaning and brushing teeth and gums daily.
What is the definition of toothache in Tibetan medicine?
So ned (toothache) caused by Wind, Bile, blood, worms, wrong diet, behavior, and unclean teeth.
How is Wind toothache characterized?
Pain worsens with cold, wind, feeling of teeth moving or loosening, and numbness.
What are the symptoms of Bile and blood toothache?
High temperature, swelling pulse, shooting pain, worsened by nutritious food.
What is the external therapy for toothaches?
Cleaning and brushing teeth and gums daily.
What is the morning medicine for toothaches?
Gurkyung or Pangtsi 12.
What type of exercise is recommended as a supporting therapy for toothaches?
Respiration exercise.
What causes lip inflammation (mchu rma)?
Chronic fever, stomach disorders, and spleen inflammation.
What is the morning medicine for lip inflammation?
Chongshi 6 or Chongshi 21.
What is the main cause of thyroid gland disorder (gre gsher rmen bu’i nad)?
Hereditary factors, hyper anxiety and fear, and nutritional influences.
What are the classifications of thyroid disorders?
Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroid.
What are some physical symptoms of hyperthyroid?
- Much dreaming
- Bad sleeping
- Restlessness
- Losing weight
- Tension in throat and shoulder.
What is the recommended morning medicine for hyperthyroid?
Galo Menmar or Chongshi 6.
What external therapy is recommended for hypothyroid?
Physical exercise and active sports.
What is uvula sinking (lce chung babs pa)?
A condition that blocks throat and food ingestion and causes vomiting.
What is the treatment for throat burning (gre ba tsha ba)?
Gargling with salty water and taking prescribed medicines.
What is the general cause of skin disorders (pags nad)?
Complex interactions of seen and unseen factors, including evil spirits and psychosomatic factors.
What are the four principal factors contributing to skin disorders?
- Evil spirit or psychosomatic factor
- Body humor imbalance
- Wrong diet and behavior
- Environment.
What is psoriasis (glang shu)?
A skin disease manifesting from excess blood heat raised by Wind.
What are the treatments for psoriasis?
- Morning: Chongshi 6 or Dargsun 9
- After lunch: Tsandan 18 or Padma 28
- Evening: Ludud 18 or Pokar 10.
What causes eczema (za rkong)?
Wind and Bile combined, leading to dry skin and possible swelling.
What is the external application recommended for eczema?
Medicinal paste made from Laberitum and Pterocarpus santalinus L.F.
What is the main characteristic of neurodermatitis?
Caused by Phlegm.
What is the medicinal paste made from for treating skin disorders?
Laberitum (btsag), Pterocarpus santalinus L.F. (tsandan dmar po)
This paste is applied to the affected area to cure skin disorders.
What are the external and internal purification therapies mentioned?
Tibetan body mind cleansing, bloodletting, acupuncture, Jamtsi
These therapies are performed every season.
What causes neurodermatitis?
Phlegm and Bile combination with dryness
It may also show blisters and itching in warm areas.
What dietary restrictions are important for treating neurodermatitis?
Avoid milk, alcohol, wheat products, nickel containing food
Diet and behavior are similar to those for psoriasis.
What is Herpes zoster known as in Tibetan Medicine?
Mewal (me dbal)
It means ‘heat of the fire’.
What are the symptoms of Herpes zoster?
Pain under skin, small red spots, inflammation, sensitivity to touch
Pain can increase with cold wind and light.
What is crucial to avoid in diet for treating Herpes zoster?
Milk, alcohol, wheat products, spicy food, salt, sour food and drinks, nickel containing food
Diet and behavior are similar to those for psoriasis.
What should all people with skin disorders focus on?
Nutrition, intolerance, environment, psycho-emotional aspect
Skin disorders reflect inner body excess heat.
What supporting therapies are recommended for skin disorders?
Meditation, respiration and relaxation, Tibetan Tantric healing luejong
These therapies can aid in treatment.
What should be paid attention to in diet and behavior regarding skin disorders?
Nickel containing food, sulfur containing food, skin and fur of cats and horses, house dust, food allergies
These factors can exacerbate skin conditions.
What is ringworm called in Tibetan medicine?
za kong
It is one of the dermatological diseases mentioned.
True or False: Acne and pimples are considered a skin disorder in Tibetan medicine.
True
They are referred to as ‘rang ‘bur dang ‘bur rdog’.
Fill in the blank: Skin disorders are a symptom of inner body excess _______.
heat
This heat manifests on the skin surface.
What are the common treatments for atrophic skin disorders?
Response to above described medicines
Nutrition and environment are also important.
What is the significance of bloodletting and acupuncture in skin disorder treatment?
They help eliminate toxins from the body
These methods support purification therapies.
