Functions of the 6 extraordinary yang organs

Question 1

3 functions of the uterus

Answer 1

• both the Ren and Chong Mai’s flow through the Uterus
  - the Ren Mai brings Qi, Yin and Essence to the Uterus
  - the Chong Mai brings Xue to the Uterus

Question 2

the Ht influences the uterus in 4 main ways?

Answer 2

1. HT Qi and Xue descend to the uterus to promote the discharge of eggs during ovulation as well as for the discharge of menstrual blood during menstruation
   2. the descending of HT Qi and HT Xue bring about the transformation from Yin-Yang (ovulation) and Yang-Yin (beginning of menstruation)
   3. the HT governs Xue, HT Xue nourishes the Uterus
   4. HT Yang descends to meet the KD Essence to form Tian Gui

Question 3

KD’s relationship with uterus?

Answer 3

KD’s: the origin of Tian Gui (menstrual blood)

Question 4

Ht’s relationship with the uterus?

Answer 4

HT: governs Xue; HT Yang meets KD Essence to form Tian Gui; HT Qi descends to promote the discharge of the egg during ovulation and to promote the discharge of menstrual blood during menstruation; HT Qi descends to trigger the transformation of Yin-Yang and vice versa during the menstrual cycle.

Question 5

LR’s relationship with the uterus?

Answer 5

LR: stores Xue, which fills the Uterus

Question 6

SP’s relationship with the uterus?

Answer 6

SP: makes Xue, which supplements Tian Gui

Question 7

St’s relationship with the uterus?

Answer 7

ST: related to the Uterus via the Chong Mai

Question 8

What are the 6 extra ordinary yang organs?

Answer 8

the uterus
the brain
Marrow
the bones
the GB
the 4 seas