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Class 5 : Spleen and Liver Flashcards

1
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The Spleen is the Source of ___________

A

The Spleen is the “Source of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids” (Acquired Qi)

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The Liver is paired up with the ________

Biao-Li or exterior-interior relationship

A

The Gallbladder

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What are the main functions of the Spleen?

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Main functions of the Spleen:
○ to govern the transportation and transformation
○ to control the ascending of qi, or raise the “pure/lucid”
○ to hold the blood

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What “transportation and transformation” does the Spleen do?

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The Spleen
○ Digests and absorbs nutrients of food and water (food-essence)
○ Transports them (Food-Qi / Gu Qi) to the lungs
○ For this reason the Spleen is known as “The source of Qi, Blood and Body Fluids”, or “acquired base of life” or “root of Post-natal Qi”

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5
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Where does the spleen send qi to?

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○ Sends the “clear/lucid” qi (food essence) upward to the lungs & heart
○ Sends the “clear” Yang to the head
○ Is coordinated with the descending of stomach Qi

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What does the Spleen have to do with muscles and limbs?

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“The Spleen controls the muscles and the four limbs”

○ The spleen transports and transforms the food essence to nourish the muscles and the four limbs
○ Adequate nourishment ensures well-developed muscles and functions of limbs.
○ Weak spleen qi leads to weak muscles and four limbs, even atrophy

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7
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What is the sense organ associated with the Spleen?

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mouth

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8
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Where does the Spleen manifest?

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on the lips

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9
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What emotion is related to the Spleen? How might it manifest?

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The spleen is related to worry / pensiveness: overthinking may injure the spleen -.> can result in poor appetite

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10
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What colour is related to the Spleen?

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Yellow

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11
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What taste is related to the Spleen?

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Sweet

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12
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What climate is related to the Spleen?

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dampness or damp-heat

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13
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How may a spleen dysfunction manifest in the face? (colour)

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Yellowish color: pale and dull yellow complexion

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14
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The spleen likes ______ but dislikes ________.

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The spleen likes dryness but dislikes dampness.

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15
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Where is the Liver located?

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In the right hypochondriac region within the abdomen below diaphragm

(Functionally a part of the Lower Jiao)

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16
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The liver is paired with _______ (Biao-Li or exterior-interior relationship)

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Paired up with Gallbladder (Biao-Li or exterior-interior relationship)

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17
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What is the #1 function of the Liver?

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Main function:
to maintain the free flow of Qi
( “Shu Xie” / to dredge and let out )

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18
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What are the functions of the Liver?

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Main functions:
> to maintain the free flow of Qi
> to store the Blood
> to control the tendons/sinews

19
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The free flow of qi function affects these 4 things

A 
There are four aspects of the function:
> The liver and emotions:
> The liver and digestion:
> The liver and blood circulation:
> The liver and reproduction:
20
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If Liver qi is stagnant, how does this affect the emotions?

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If Liver Qi is stagnant, there would be abnormal emotions such as depression, frustration, anger and irritability, etc.

The free flow of Liver Qi is essential for a balanced emotional state

21
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How does the Liver aid digestion?

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> The free flow of Liver Qi assists the Spleen Qi to ascend and Stomach Qi to descend

> The free flow of Liver Qi is related to the secretion and excretion of bile

> Wood and Earth relationship (generating)

22
Q

The free flow of Liver Qi assists in blood circulation. True or False?

A

True

23
Q

What does the Liver have to do with reproduction?

A

The liver and reproduction:

> The free flow of Liver Qi helps normal menstruation and egg release / ejaculation

> Infertility is sometimes treated from the liver although Kidney plays a main role for its deficiency patterns.

24
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What does the Liver store?

A

Blood

The Liver regulates Blood volume in relation to rest and activity (physical and mental) and weather changes

25
Q

Does the Liver regulate menstruation?

A

Yes

26
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The Liver opens into the ________

A

The eyes.

27
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The Liver controls the _____ and ________ (tissues)

A

tendons and sinews

28
Q

The contraction and relaxation of the tendons depend on the nourishment and moistening of the ____ ____

A

the liver Blood

29
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Liver Blood deficiency will lead to ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, (these are the symptoms in the tissues)

A

Liver Blood deficiency will lead to the stiffness, rigidity, numbness and tingling of the limbs, spasm, convulsion, etc.

30
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What is the “Surplus” or “By-product” of the tendons?

A

Nails are the “Surplus” or “By-product” of the tendons.

They reflect the state of Liver Blood.
Look for nails that are ridged, dry, brittle and cracked.

31
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Dry eyes could be a symbol of what?

A

Liver-Blood deficiency

The Liver controls tears. Tears are the fluid of the liver

32
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What main emotion is the Liver related to?

A

Anger

33
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What other emotions can Liver / anger extend to:

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Liver is related to anger: extended to depression, frustration, resentment, rage

34
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What taste is related to Liver?

A

Sour.

35
Q

How does “sour” affect the Liver?

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Sour foods can benefit the Liver, but, over-consuming sour food may weaken the liver.

36
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What colour is associated with the Liver, and how may that manifest on the face?

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Green color:

  • greenish/bluish complexion
37
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What climate is associated with the Liver?

A

wind

38
Q

What spirit is associated with the Liver?

A

Hun / The ethereal soul

39
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How does the Liver affect the eyes?

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> The Liver meridian directly connects interiorly to the eyes.
The Liver-Blood nourishes and moistens the eyes for normal vision.
Eye disorders are often treated from the Liver.

40
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The free-flow of Liver Qi assists the blood circulation, although blood circulation depends mainly on these two organs

A

Lungs and Heart.

41
Q

Liver Qi stagnation can lead to (these physical symptoms)

A

The liver Qi stagnation will lead to stuffiness and pressure in the chest, distending pain in the hypochondriac region, dysmenorrhea and so on.

42
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The liver Qi stagnation will lead to stuffiness and pressure in the chest, distending pain in the hypochondriac region, dysmenorrhea and so on.
This refers to blood ______.

A

blood stasis

43
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How can excessive emotions impact the Liver?

A

Some excessive emotions will impair the liver function.

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