Basic Knowledge Flashcards
List the paired zangfu organs of the Hands
Lung - Large Intestine
Pericardium - Sanjiao
Heart - Small Intestine
List the paired zangfu of the feet
Spleen - Stomach
Liver - Gallbladder
Kidney - Bladder
List the Zang organs
Heart
Spleen
Lung
Kidney
Liver
Pericardium
List the fu organs
Large Intestine
Sanjiao
Small Intestine
Stomach
Gallbladder
Bladder
What are the three different types of disease that can occur in the organ and meridian system?
- Disease of the organ
- Disease of the meridian
- Disease of both
What makes an organ yang or yin?
Whether they are solid (yin) or hollow (yang)
What are signs of Yin deficiency?
Heat symptoms - night sweats, hot flushes, flushed cheeks, fever, thirst
Dryness - dry mouth, dry throat, dry skin, constipation
Fatigue, weakness, insomnia, restlessness/anxiety
Heat comes in quickly
What are signs of Yang excess?
Heat - feeling hot with no difference in night and day
Excessive thirst and sweat
Intense headaches
Red eyes
Tinnitus
Short temper
Emotional stress
Disturbed sleep due to heat
Constipation
What are signs of Yang deficiency?
Cold - cold limbs and sensitivity to environment
Low energy and lack of motivation and focus
Pale complexion
Physical weakness
Frequent urination even at night
Low sexual function
Fluid retention
Sleep issues
What are the signs of yin and yang deficiency?
Extremes of both.
Not enough to warm or cool the other
Extreme fatigue
Signs of yin and yang excess?
Good function everywhere. Strong baseline.
What is the cause of pain?
Blockage or stagnation
What are the four headaches?
Yangming headache - front of the head
Shaoyang headache - sides of the head
Jue yin headache - top of the head
Taiyang headache - back of the head
