Kidney Channels Flashcards
What 5 organs does the Kidney Regular Channel promote?
Liver, Lung, Stomach, Spleen, Heart
List the 5 physiological functions of the Kidney Regular Channel
- Circulate Kidney Qi and Essence
- Promote Lung and Heart function
- Promote Liver Function
- Promote Stomach and Spleen function
- Promote function of tongue and throat
What is the dominate disorder of the Kidney Regular Channel?
Dominates disorders of the Kidneys
When the channel is deficient, Gu Jue Syndrome (Bone Abnormality)
Name s/s of Kidney Disorders (according to Navigating the Channels)
dark-withered complexion, hunger w/ no desire to eat, cough/hemoptysis, asthmatic breathing, blurred vision, palpitations, anxiety, uneasiness akin to being hungry
What are the two major pathologies of the Kidney Regular Channel?
- Channel Deficiency/Obstruction
2. Throat and Tongue
What are the s/s of Kidney Channel Deficiency/Obstruction?
- pain/weakness of LB, knee joint, spinal column, hip, medioposterior aspect of the leg
- degenerative disorders of bones and joints
- Wei Syndrome
- cold/pain/heat on soles
What are the s/s of Kd Regular Channel Throat and Tongue pathologies?
- dry mouth and tongue
2. chronic sore throat
Where does the Kidney Divergent Channel separate from the body?
Popliteal fossa (Kd-10 area)
Where does the Kidney Divergent Channel enter the body cavity?
5 cun above the anus
Where does the Kidney Divergent Channel emerge?
Nape (Bl-10 area)
Where does the Kindey Divergent Channel converge with the UB Regular Channel?
Nape (Bl-10 area)
Where does the Kidney TM Channel begin?
Sole of the foot (Kd-1)
Where does the Kidney TM Channel end?
nape of the neck
Where does the Kidney TM Channel knot? (4)
heel, medial aspect of knee, external genitalia, occiput
Where does the Kidney Luo Channel separate from Kidney Regular Channel?
At Kd-4
How does the Kidney Luo channel distribute?
Separates at Kd-4, travels with Kd Regular channel to “below the heart” (Diaphragm), travels posteriorly and spreads into Lumbar vertebra
What does the Kidney Luo Channel connect to?
Bladder Regular Channel, Epigastric Region, Spinal Column
What is the symptom of excess in the Kidney Luo Channel?
Urine retention
What is the symptom of deficiency in the Kidney Luo Channel?
lumbar pain
What is the symptom of Rebellious Qi in the Kidney Luo Channel?
restlessness, anxiety, fear, depression, stuffiness of chest and epigastrium,
What does the Kidney Channel Divergebt Channel connect with?
Kidney, Bladder, root of tongue, Dai Mai
Where does Dai Mai originate?
the Kidneys
What does the Kidney Divergent Channel treat?
Dai Mai (leukorrhea, weakness, lumbar paralysis, groin tightness)
Nape (links Kd, uterus, nape)
Kd Qi and Essence (brain/mind disorders - directly connected to brain through spinal cord)
What organs are associated with the Kidney Regular Channel?
Liver, Lung, Heart
