Equine Acupressure Flashcards
Conception Vessel governs
chi of Yin meridians, reproductive systems in mares/stallions
Governing Vessel governs
chi of all Yang meridians, nourishes spine and brain
3 Yin of hind leg
Spleen Liver Kidney
Yang Organs
hollow tubular
Yin Organs
dense with substance
3 Yang of Hind leg
Stomach, Gall Bladder, Bladder
3 Yin of Fore leg
Heart, Lung, Pericardium
3 Yang of Fore leg
Small intestine, Large intestine, Triple Heater
Pericardium Emotion
Joy
Triple Heater Emotion
Joy
Liver emotion
Anger, resentment
Spleen &?
Stomach
Lung &?
Large Intestine
Gall Bladder emotion
Anger
Large intestine emotion
Grief/sadness
Stomach emotion
Worry
Spleen emotion
Worry
Heart emotion
Joy
Heart &?
Small intestine
Kidney &?
Bladder
Pericardium &?
Triple Heater
Liver &?
Gall bladder
Liver opens to…
Eye
Heart opens to…
Tongue
Lung opens to…
Nose
Lung emotion
Grief/sorrow
Small intestine emotion
Joy
Bladder emotion
Fear
Kidney emotion
Fear
Yin Deficiency (empty heat/false heat)
chronic muscle atrophy emaciation long term thirst seeks cool agitation low fever overall weakness
Yang Deficiency (empty cold/false cold)
chronic low energy lethargy poor appetite/digestion cold limbs incontinence seeks warmth/heat infertility back pain
liver emotional imbalances
depression
lack of will
anger
aggression
gall bladder emotional imbalances
depression
lack of will
anger
indecision/timidity
Liver imbalances
muscle spasms seizures stiff cramped muscles estrous cycle problems reproductive issues digestive problems joint/hoof problems
Gall Bladder imbalances
muscle stiffness/spasm
stiff neck/neck pain
hock problems
arthritis
Triple Heater emotional imbalance
none
Triple Heater imbalance
slow metabolism overweight neck stiffness/pain fast metabolism spontaneous sweating elbow problems ear problems TMJ
Pericardium emotional imbalance
nervous behavior
pacing
weaving
extreme timidity
Pericardium imbalance
irregular heartbeat/murmurs
chest conditions
pneumonia
Kidney emotional imbalance
spookiness
chronic anxiety
Kidney imbalances
estrous issues fertility bone problems dull hair, mane, tail low sperm periodontal disease lack of energy
Bladder emotional imbalance
excess anxiety
fear
Bladder imbalances
muscle spasms hind end cramping UTI's arthritis bone/joint problems hoof pain swelling restricted shoulder movement neck spasm back pain stifle spasms hock problems
Small intestine emotional imbalance
lack of clarity
dull or depressed
Small intestine imbalance
medial elbow pain/pectoral pain in shoulder to neck atrophy or tension in neck digestion upper foreleg problems TMJ excess sweating
Heart emotional imbalance
lack of joy depressed anxiety restless manic
Heart imbalance
cardio problems cramping or strain along heart meridian brain or nervous system problems shoulder pain spontaneous sweating
Conception Vessel imbalances
infertility reproductive system problems chest/lung problems peripheral nervous system disorders (neuro probs) estrous cycle issues
Conception Vessel emotional imbalance
none
Governing Vessel imbalance
spinal problems/backaches
hind end lameness
nervous disorders
cold extremities
Governing Vessel emotional imbalance
none
Yin
cold rest dark water wet down weak inner ventral
Yang
hot fire active light day upward outward strong dorsal
Yang (where in body)
exterior dorsal lateral superior head surface of body defensive Chi function or organs
Yin (where in body)
interior inferior ventral medial feet structure and substance internal organs blood and body fluids nutrient Chi
Excess Yin
acute low body temp hypo-functioning overly hydrated weak slow pain edema swelling
Excess Yang
acute high fever inflammation hyper functioning sudden weight loss short term dehydration excess anger mania
Master Point Spleen 6
Urogenital rear of abdomen
Master Point Pericardium 6
chest and front abdomen
Master Point Bladder 40
low back and hips
Master Point Stomach 36
colic/GI tract
Master Point Lung 7
head and neck
Master Point Large Intestine 4 region?
face/mouth
dentistry
Association point Bladder 19
Gall Bladder
Association point Bladder 13
lung
Association point Bladder 14
pericardium
Association point Bladder 20
spleen
Association point Bladder 18
liver
Association point Bladder 15
heart
Association point Bladder 22
triple heater
Association point Bladder 21
stomach
Association point Bladder 25
Large intestine
Association point Bladder 23
kidney
Association point Bladder 27
small intestine
Association point Bladder 28
bladder
spleen imbalance
pastern pain edema/stocking up weak immune system colic (chronic and acute) pain medial part stifle digestive problems atrophy of muscle
spleen emotional imbalance
sensitivity lack of focus excess worry lack of awareness tunnel vision
stomach emotional imbalance
anxiety
reclusive
excessive worry
stomach imbalance
cramping/spasms stifle problems arthritis digestive/colic lethargy/weakness TMJ eye problems