Heart patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Fire in nature
A
South: The sun at it’s zenith
Summer- everything in full bloom
Expansion-warmth
Dynamic, uncontrolled movement
2
Q
Heart functions
A
Governs the blood Controls the blood vessels Manifests in the complexion Houses the Shen Related to Joy Opens on the tongue Controls sweat
3
Q
heart qi deficiency generals
A
Palpitations *** Shortness of Breath on exertion Spontaneous sweating Fatigue Depression Pale Complexion
4
Q
heart qi deficiency tongue
A
Pale body
Normal Shape
Thin White Coat
5
Q
heart qi def pulse
A
Pulse Weak Soft Short Irregular/Intermittent
6
Q
Heart Yang Deficiency (XU)
generals
A
Palpitations *** Shortness of Breath on exertion Spontaneous sweating Fatigue Depression Pale Complexion CHILLS, COLD LIMBS CYANOSIS OF THE LIPS
7
Q
heart yang deficiency tongue
A
Pale body
Swollen Shape
OR Dark/Purplish Body
8
Q
heart yang deficiency pulse
A
Deep Weak Soft Intermittent SLOW*** Tight Knotted (as cold stagnates)
9
Q
Heart blood deficiency
generals
A
Palpitations Insomnia Dream-disturbed sleep Dizziness and Vertigo Poor memory Pale skin, pale lips ANXIETY, EASILY STARTLED
10
Q
heart blood deficiency tongue
A
Pale Body
Thin Shape
Slightly dry coating
11
Q
heart blood deficiency pulse
A
Thin Thready Hollow Leather (when cold present) Minute Weak Soft Short
12
Q
Heart Yin Deficiency
generals
A
Palpitations Insomnia Dream-disturbed sleep Dizziness and Vertigo Poor memory Pale skin, pale lips Anxiety, easily startled MENTAL RESTLESSNESS/Fidgety HEAT SENSATION IN THE PALMS OF HAND & FEET NIGHT SWEATS/HOT FLASHES DRY MOUTH AND THROAT HEART YIN DEFICIENCY
13
Q
heart yin deficiency tongue
A
Red Body
Geographic or No Coating
Thin Shape
14
Q
heart yin deficiency pulse
A
Thin Rapid Weak Soft Hollow Other deficient pulses
15
Q
heart fire general
A
Palpitations Mental Restlessness Feeling agitated Insomnia Red Face Thirst Bitter taste in mouth Mouth and Tongue Ulcers Hot and Dark Yellow Urination Heart Fire
