Imbalances of Yin Yang Qi and Blood Flashcards
What are the functions and qi and yang
Warm the viscera and promote their physiological activities
What are the functions of blood and yin
Nourish the viscera and calm emotional changes
What are the patterns of disharmony for the LIVER
Liver qi stagnation Hyperactive liver yang Liver fire flaming upward Liver blood deficiency Liver yin deficiency
What are the causes(s) of liver qi stagnation
Emotional disturbances
What are the 6 categories of symptoms under
Liver Qi Stagnation
Pain & Distention along LIV and GB meridians Liver overacting on SP Liver overacting on ST Liver insults the HT Qi stagnation turns into heat/fire Qi stagnation turns into blood stasis
What are the symptoms of
Liver Qi stagnation that causes pain and distention along Liv and GB channels?
Pain and distention in:
- Genitals
- Lower abdominal
- Hypochondriac
- Chest and Breast
- Eyes
- headache (temporal, vertex)
& Plum Pit Qi
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Qi stagnation that causes Liver to overact on SPLEEN
Poor appetite
Bloating and gas
Diarrhea
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Qi stagnation that causes liver to overact on STOMACH
Excessive appetite Nausea/vomitting Belching Acid reflux Constipation
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Qi stagnation that causes Liver to insult Heart/Fire
Insomnia
Irritability
Anxiety
Palpitations
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Qi stagnation that turns into Heat/fire
Acne Cold sores Ulcers Constipation Warm sensation
What are the signs and symptoms of
When liver qi stagnation turns into blood stasis
Purplish discolorations and rashes
Blood clots w/ menses
Painful menstruation
What is the pulse and tong for
Liver Qi Stagnation
Pulse: Wiry
Tongue: Non specific
What are the signs and symptoms of
Hyperactive liver yang
Irritability w/ anger
Ringing in the ears and sudden deafness
Red complexion and eyes
Headache and distending feeling
LIV/KD Vacuity signs
- Lumbar ache
- Dry eyes
- Tinnitus
When LU & ST are affected
- Hemoptysis (spitting of blood)
- Hematemesis (vomitting blood)
- Epistaxis (nosebleed)
Pulse: rapid, wiry, forceful or forceless
Tongue: red, yellow coat (may also be peeled)
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Fire Flaming Upward
Similar to Hyperactive Yang w/ excess symptoms
Bitter taste in mouth Dry mouth Constipation Yellow urine High fever
Pulse: Rapid. Forceful, Wiry
Tongue: Red, thick yellow coat
What are the signs and symptoms of
Liver Blood Deficiency
Blood deficiency & liver signs
Pale complexion Pale nails Scanty/late/less menses Malnourished muscles & tendons Numb limbs and impairment in movement of the joints Blurring of vision Dryness in eyes
Dizziness
Itchy skin
Muscle tics
