Functions of the Pericardium

Question 1

List 3 other names for the Pericardium in Chinese medicine

Answer 1

• Master of the Heart (xin zhu)
• Envelope of the Heart (xin bao)
• Connecting Channel of the Envelope of the Heart (xin bao luo)

Question 2

As an organ, the PC is linked to ___; as a channel, the PC is linked to ___.

Answer 2

• the Heart

- the Triple Energizer

Question 3

What are some symptoms of invasion of the PC by extreme heat?

Answer 3

mental confusion, delirium, aphasia, very high temperature

Question 4

What is the area that the Pericardium controls called?

Answer 4

Shan Zhong

center of the thorax

Question 5

How does the Pericardium act to influence the Heart and Lungs in the chest area?

Answer 5

• agent of propulsion for Qi and Blood of both HT and LU in centre of chest (shan zhong)
  (influences Zong Qi / Gathering Qi

Question 6

What is the Pericardium responsible for on a mental-emotional level?

Answer 6

• ‘movement’ towards others, healthy relationships (love, family, social)

Question 7

T/F: The Pericardium’s connection to the Uterus explains the profound influence of emotional problems on the menstrual function of women.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the connection between the PC and the Uterus?

Answer 8

Uterus connects to Heart via ‘Uterus Vessel’ (Bao Mai)

- mostly related to Pericardium

Question 9

T/F: a pathology of the Pericardium may affect menstruation.

Answer 9

True