Body Fluids Flashcards
Mist
Upper Burner
3 Functions of Jin Fluids
Moisten and partially nourish skin and muscles
Manifest as sweat, tears, saliva and music
Become a component of the fluid part of blood.
Circulates with defensive Wi on the Exterior
Jin Fluids
In the formation and distribution of body fluid process, the first organ to divide pure and impure is
The Spleen
Transform, Transport, Excrete
SJ
KD pure to
LU (to moisten)
Yin Fluids
Ye
Jin YE
Fluids and Liquids
Under the Control of SP & KD (Middle/Lower Burner)
Ye
Two Functions of the Ye Fluids
Moisten the joints, spine, brain and bone marrow
Lubricate the orifices of the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose and mouth)
Clear, Light and Thin-Watery
Jin Fluids
Under the Control of LU (Upper Burner)
Jin Fluids
Moves Quickly
Jin Fluids
SP Pure to
The Lungs
Origin of Fluids
ST