Foundations: Primary Channels-Pathological Manifestations Flashcards
Lung Hand Taiyin Meridian
(Face) hemoptysis, congested + sore throat, cough
(Breathing) asthmatic breathing, sensation of fullness in chest
(Urine) changes in color of urine
(Pain) pain in supraclavicular fossa, shoulder, back + anterior border of medial aspect of arm
Large Intestine
Hand Yangming Meridian
(Face) epistaxis, congested + sore throat, watery nasal discharge, toothache, swollen painful gums, red, swollen painful eyes
(Digestion) borborygmus, abdominal pain,
diarrhea and dysentery
(Pain) pain in the neck, anterior part of shoulder and anterior border of lateral aspect of arm
Stomach Foot Yangming Meridian
(Face) epistaxis, congested + sore throat, deviation of the mouth and eyes, pain in the eyes, facial paralysis
(Digestion) borborygmus, abdominal distension, epigastric pain, vomiting, hunger
(Misc.) fever, mania, edema, coldness in lower limbs, sensitivity to cold
(Pain) pain in the chest, abdomen pain, anterior border of lateral aspect of lower libs
Spleen Foot Taiyin Meridian
(General) lassitude, heaviness of body, jaundice,
(Digestion) belching, abdominal distension, epigastric pain, vomiting, loose stools
(Muscle) stiffness + pain in root of the tongue, swelling + coldness in medial aspect of thigh + knee, weakness of leg muscles
(Misc.) edema, vaginal d/c
Heart Hand Shaoyin Meridian
(Chest) cardiac pain, hypochondriac pain, palpitation
(Heat) insomnia, night sweating, dryness of throat, thirst
(Misc.) HA
(Pain) pain in the medial aspect of the upper arm and heat sensation in the palms, pain along the scapula
Small Intestine Hand Taiyang Meridian
(Face) deafness, sore throat, swelling of cheeks, yellow sclera
(Abdominal) distension and pain in the lower abdomen, fq urine
(Pain) pain in the posterior border of the lateral aspect of the shoulder and arm, pain in the elbow, stiff neck
Bladder Foot Taiyang Meridian
(Face) epistaxis, nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, HA,
(Eyes) pain of the eyes, lacrimation when exposed to wind,
(M’s) malaria, manic+depressive mental disorders
(Urine) retention of urine, enuresis
(Pain) pain in (neck) nape, back, low back, buttocks and posterior aspect of the lower limbs
Kidney Foot Shaoyin Meridian
(Face) hemoptysis, congested + sore throat, dryness of tongue, asthmatic breathing
(Water) edema, enuresis, frequent urination
(KD Essence) irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, impotence
(Pain) pain in the lumbar region and in posterior-medial aspect of the thigh, pain along the spine, weakness of the lower limbs and heat sensation in the soles, coldness in feet
Pericardium Hand Jueyin Meridian
(Face) flushed face, swelling in the axilla, stiff neck
(HT/Chest) Cardiac pain, stuffiness in the chest, palpitation
(Mental) mental restlessness, depressive + manic mental disorders, irritability, impaired speech
(Pain) spasm of the upper limbs and heat sensation in the palms
San Jiao/Triple Burner Hand Shaoyang
(UJ) deafness, tinnitus, congested + sore throat, swelling of the cheeks
- Alternating chills/fever
(MJ) abdominal distension
(LJ) edema, dysuria, enuresis
(Pain) pain in outer canthus, retroauricular region, shoulder, and lateral aspect of arm + elbow
Gallbladder Foot Shaoyang Meridian
(Face) blurring of vision, bitter taste in mouth, HA, inability to turn eyes left or right
- Alternating chills/fever
(Pain) swelling + pain in supraclavicular fossa, pain in axilla, pain in other canthus, pain in jaw, pain along the lateral aspect of the chest, hypochondrium, thigh and lower limbs, pain + distention in breasts + hips
Liver Foot Jueyin Meridian
(Face) hernia, vertical headache, mental disturbance fullness in the chest, dryness of throat
(Urine) dysuria, enuresis
(Pain) low back pain, pain in the lower abdomen
(Wind) pruritis, spasms in extremities, cramps in legs
