Jing and Qi

Question 1

Describe the production of Qi

Question 2

Types of Pre-Heavenly Qi?

Answer 2

Jing

Question 3

The term jing is usually translated as?

Answer 3

Essence

Question 4

Types of Essence (jing)?

Answer 4

Pre-Heaven Essence
Post-Heaven Essence
Kidney Essence

Question 5

What is Pre-Heaven Essence?

Answer 5

A blending of the sexual energies of man and woman at conception. This Essence nourishes the foetus. It determines our basic constitutional make-up, strength and vitality. It is what makes each individual unique.

Question 6

What is Post-Heaven Essence?

Answer 6

This is the Essence that is refined and extracted from food and fluids by the Stomach and Spleen after birth.

Question 7

What is Kidney Essence?

Answer 7

Kidney Essence derives from both the Pre-Heaven and Post-Heaven Essence. It is therefore a hereditary energy (Pre-Heaven Essence) which can also be replenished by food and fluids (Post- Heaven Essence).

Question 8

What are the Functions of Jing?

Answer 8

Controls birth, growth, reproduction and development.
Forms the basis of Kidney Qi.
Produces Marrow.
Forms the basis of our constitution.

Question 9

Where is Jing stored?

Answer 9

In the Kidneys and the Eight Extra Meridians

Question 10

What is the pathology of Jing?

Answer 10

Deficiency

Question 11

Where is Jing distributed?

Answer 11

To the yin organs

Question 12

What are signs of Jing Xu?

Answer 12

Birth, growth, reproduction and development
In children: poor development and dullness, poor bone development, late onset of
menstruation.
In adults: miscarriages, loose teeth, premature grey hair, baldness, osteoporosis, chronic poor health
Basis of Kidney Qi: poor sexual function, impotence, weakness of knees, nocturnal emissions.
Produces Marrow: poor concentration, poor memory, dizziness, tinnitus, feeling of
emptiness of the head.
Basis of constitution: chronic poor health, constant colds, always ill, low energy and vitality.
N.B. General signs of Jing deficiency: mal-development of foetus, poor mental and physical health, weak constitution, poor stamina, late closure of fontanelle, premature babies, brittle bones, late onset of puberty, senility, history of constant illness.

Question 13

What are the Functions of Original (Yuan Qi)?

Answer 13

It is the motive force.
It is the basis of Kidney Qi.
It facilitates the transformation of Qi.
It facilitates the transformation of Blood.
It links directly with the Source points.

Question 14

Name 10 Types of Post-Heavenly Qi

Answer 14

 food (gu) Qi.
 upright (zheng) Qi.
 gathering (zong) Qi.
 pathogenic (xie) Qi.
 organ Qi and channel Qi.
 true (zhen) Qi.
 central (zhong) Qi.
 defensive (wei) Qi.
 nutritive (ying) Qi.

Question 15

Name 6 Functions of Qi

Answer 15

 Transforming
 Transporting
 Holding
 Raising
 Protecting
 Warming

Question 16

What are the Main Organs in Qi Production?

Answer 16

 Spleen
 Lung
 Kidney

Question 17

Name 4 Pathology of Qi

Answer 17

 Qi Deficiency
 Qi Sinking
 Qi Stagnation
 Qi Rebellious

Question 18

Describe the Direction of Qi

Answer 18

 Lung - downwards
 Liver- up and smoothly everywhere
 Kidney - up, grasps Qi from Lung
 Spleen - upwards
 Stomach - downwards
 Heart Fire - down to Kidney Water