Functions Of The Organs

Question 1

The functions of the Heart
The Supreme Controller

Answer 1

1. Governs blood
2. Dominates the blood vessels
3. Houses the Spirit/ Shen (sleep, memory, concentration, 4 other spirits)
4. Manifests in the complexion
5. Opens in the tongue
6. Controls sweat

Question 2

The Functions of the Small Intestine – The Separator of Pure from Impure

Answer 2

1. Receives digested food and drink from the Stomach.
2. Separates pure from impure
3. Separates fluids

Question 3

The Functions of the Pericardium – The Heart Protector

Answer 3

1. Same as Functions of the Heart

Question 4

The Functions of the Triple Burner – The Official of Balance and Harmony

Answer 4

1. Three-fold division of the body into spaces
   Upper - Like a mist
   Middle - Like a muddy pool
   Lower - Like a drainage ditch
2. Enables passage of Original (yuan Qi) through the body.
3. Controls the Water passages and the excretion of fluids.

Question 5

The Functions of the Spleen – The Transformer and Transporter

Answer 5

1. Governs Transformation and Transportation.
2. Controls the Blood.
3. Dominates the muscles and the four limbs.
4. Opens into the mouth and manifests in the lips.
5. Raises Qi.
6. Houses Thought (Yi).

Question 6

The Functions of the Stomach – The Controller of Rotting and Ripening

Answer 6

1. Rots and ripens food and drink.
2. Controls transportation of food essences.
3. Stomach sends Qi downwards.
4. Stomach is the origin of fluids.

Question 7

The Functions of the Lungs – The Receiver of Qi from the Heavens

Answer 7

1. Govern Qi and respiration.
2. Control the Channels and Blood Vessels.
3. Control Descending and Dispersing of Qi and Body Fluids.
4. Regulate the Water Passages.
5. Dominate skin and hair.
6. Open into the nose.
7. House the Corporeal Soul (po).

Question 8

The Functions of the Large Intestine – The Drainer of the Dregs

Answer 8

1. Controls passage and conduction.
2. Transforms stools and reabsorbs fluids

Question 9

The Functions of the Bladder – The Controller of Storage of Fluid

Answer 9

1. Removes water by Qi transformation

Question 10

The Functions of the Kidneys – The Controller of Fluid

Answer 10

1. Store Jing for: a) birth, b) growth and development, c) reproduction.
2. Produce Marrow for: a) the brain and spinal cord, b) bones c) Blood manufacture.
3. Dominate fluids.
4. Control the reception of Qi.
5. Open into the ear.
6. Manifest in the hair.
7. Control the two lower orifices.
8. House the Will (zhi).

Question 11

The Functions of the Liver – The Planner

Answer 11

1. Stores Blood for: a) rest and activity
   b) menstruation.
2. Ensures the smooth flow of Qi for: a) the emotions
   b) digestion
   c) the secretion of bile.
3. Nourishes the tendons.
4. Manifests in the nails.
5. Opens into the eyes and controls tears
6. Houses the Ethereal Soul (hun).

Question 12

The Functions of the Gall Bladder – The Decision Maker

Answer 12

1. Stores and excretes bile
2. Rules decision-making.
3. Activates the tendons.