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What is the function of the Liver in WM?

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there are four main functions of the Liver in WM
* Digestion: Liver filters blood from the digestive tract before filtering it and sending it through the rest of the body
* Metabolism: protein and enzyme synthesis
* Immunity – removes bacteria from the blood stream
* Storage – nutrients and minerals stored in the Liver

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What are Liver function tests?

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  • Elevated levels of Liver enzyme may be an indication of Liver damage or liver-related diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and cholecystitis
  • Main liver enzymes tested are: bilirubin, ALT, AST, ALP, GGT
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What is the CM connection to the Liver?

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  • The WM function correspond perfectly with the Liver’s CM function of storing blood.
  • The primary pathway of the Liver channel encircles the uterus (and genital region) and intersects the conception vessel at CV2, CV3, CV4.
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What is the WM function of the Spleen?

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Four main functions.
* Largest organ in the lymphatic system, which is an integral part of the immune system.
* Digestion: the Spleen filters blood, removes unwanted RBC and platelets
* Immunity: detects pathogens and produces WBC and antibodies to fight infection
* Storage: stores iron and emergency blood cells

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What is the CM connection to the Spleen?

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  • Aligns with the WM function and connects to CM function of transformation and transportation
  • The primary pathway of the Spleen channel intersects the conception vessel at CV3, CV4, CV12 and SP4.
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What is the WM function of the Heart?

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  • On average beats 100,000 times per day and pumps 10,000,000 litres of blood through the body
  • The heart performs more physical work than any other muscle in the body over a lifetime.
  • Located in the thoracic cavity between the Lungs, in the middle of the chest. The heart pumps blood throughout the cardiovascular system.
  • Upper chambers: right atrium and left atrium
  • Lower chambers: right ventricle and left ventricle
  • Two atria receive blood from the veins: the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the systemic veins.
  • The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins.
  • The two ventricles pump blood out of the heart to the rest of the body.
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What is the CM connection to the heart?

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  • WM functions correspond with the hearts function of governing blood and blood vessels and its role in circulation.
  • The heart directly connects to the uterus via the bao mai vessel
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What is the function of the Kidney in WM?

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  • Located between the transverse process of T12- L3 vertebrae
  • Three main functions.
  • Blood pressure regulation (balances fluid levels in the body)
  • Hormone production (calcitriol and erythropoietin)
  • Filtration (acid-base regulation)
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What is the CM connection to the Kidney?

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CM connection
* WM functions correspond with the Kidney’s CM function of storing essence (jing)
* The modern interpretation of essence (jing) closely corresponds with DNA
* The primary pathway of the Kidney channels intersects the conception vessel at CV3, CV4 and shares ten points with the penetrating vessel (KID11-KID21), KID6 is also the master point of the CV.

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What are some prescribed medications for PMS?

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Prescribed medications for PMS:
* Antidepressants – SSRIS, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft
* NSAIDS
* Diuretics to ease PMS bloating, swelling and weight gain
* Hormonal contraceptives – to prevent ovulation and avoid PMS

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Symptoms of PMS:

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SYMPTOMS
PHYSICAL
* Abdominal bloating
* Weight gain
* Fluid retention
* Breast tenderness and weight gain
* Fatigue
* Food craving
* Hot flushes and sweating
* Joints and muscle pain
EMOTIONAL
* Depression
* Poor memory
* Anxiety
* Libido fluctuation
* Irritability
* Anger outburst
* Weeping and teary

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What is PMS?

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  • Is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms experienced by some women between ovulation and their period
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What is the treatment for Liver Qi stagnation in menstrual conditions?

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LIV3, GB34, GB41, TE6, SP6, PC6

Xiao Yao San

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What is the treatment for Liver heat stagnation in menstrual conditions?

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LIV3, LIV2, GB34, GB41, TE6, SP6, PC6, PC7

Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San

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What is the treatment for Phlegm Fire stagnation in menstrual conditions?

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PC7, ST40, ST8, GV24, LI11, SP9, SP4, PC6, CV12, BL20

Wen Dan Tang

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What is the treatment for Liver Blood xu in menstrual conditions?

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CV4, CV6, LUU7, KID6, SP6, ST36, GB34, PC6, LIV8, BL18, BL20

Xiao Yao San

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What is the treatment for Liver and Kidney yin xu in menstrual conditions?

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LIV8, LIV13, SP6, CV4

Yi Guan Jian

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What is the treatment for Spleen and Kidney yang xu in menstrual conditions?

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BL23, BL20, CV4, ST36, SP6, KID3, LU7, KID6 + MOXA

You Gui Wan

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What is Liver Blood Xu?

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Scanty menses (pale, dilute), pre-menstrual breast distension, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, palpitations, tiredness, poor memory, dull, pale, complexion

T: pale
P: choppy or fine

TP: nourish liver blood, regulate periods.

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What is Liver Qi stagnation?

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PMS (physical or emotional), dysmenorrhoea, irregular or delayed menstruation (dark, scanty with clots), sighing (chest distension)
T: normal (maybe slightly red on sides).
P: wiry

TP: eliminate stagnation, pacify liver

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What is Liver Yin Xu?

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Early menses which may be scanty or heavy, 5 hearts hot, night sweats, tinnitus, feeling of heat in the evening

T: red without coating
P: floating-empty, fine and rapid

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What is Liver Heat?

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Early menses with heavy, bright red or dark red flow, pre-menstrual symptoms (painful periods), anxiety, mental restlessness

T: red with yellow coat
P: wiry, rapid, full

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What is Liver Fire?

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Early menses with heavy dark blood clots, throbbing headaches (around temples or eyes before or during period), abdominal pain, breast distension, irritability, bitter taste, dry throat

T: red, redder sides
P: wiry, rapid

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What is Liver Yang rising?

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Pre-menstrual symptoms (severe headaches / migraines), menopausal symptoms, pre-eclampsia, irritability, red face

T: red
P: wiry (esp LHS)

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What is the treatment for Liver Yin Xu?

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TP: Nourish yin, clear empty-heat, regulate periods

Acupoints: LU7, KID6, KID3, KID2, CV4, LIV8, SP6

Herbal formula: Liang Di tang, Qing Jing San

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What is the treatment for Liver Heat?

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TP: Clear and calm Liver, move Qi, Clear heat, cool blood, regulate menses

Acu: LIV2, LIV3, LIV14, LI10, SP10, KI2, SP6, SP8

Herbs: Qing Jing San

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What is the treatment for Liver Fire?

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TP: Clear Liver, drain fire, move qi, cool blood, regulate menses

Acu: reduce LIV2, LIV3, LIV14, LI10, SP10, KI2, SP6, SP8

Herbs: Long dan xie gan tang, dan zhi Xiao Yao san

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What is the treatment for Liver Yang rising?

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TP: subdue liver yang, nourish liver yin

Acu: reduce LU7, KI6, CV4, SP6, KID3, LIV8, TE5, PC6, GB43

Herbs: Tian Ma Gou teng yin, Qi Ju Di huang wan

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What is the treatment principle for the Spleen?

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Strengthen Spleen Qi
Build Blood
Raise Yang

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What is Spleen Qi Xu in menstrual conditions?

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Early, long or heavy menses (pale and dilute), tiredness, bloating, loose stools, pale complexion, poor appetite

T: pale
P: weak

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What is the treatment of Spleen Qi Xu in menstrual conditions?

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TP: strengthen Spleen, tonify and raise Qi, contain blood

Acu: reinforce: ST36, SP6, CV4, CV6, CV12, BL20, GV20

Herbs: Gui Pi tang, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

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What is Spleen Yang xu in menstrual conditions?

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Amenorrhoea, tiredness, loose stools, feel cold, poor appetite, lower back ache, weak limbs

T: pale, swollen
P: weak, slow deep

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What is the treatment of Spleen Yang xu in menstrual conditions?

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TP: tonify Spleen yang, warm the uterus

Acupoints: reinforce CV12, ST36, SP6, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL52, CV6, CV17, ZIGONG

Herbs: ?

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What is Heart Yin Xu in menstrual disorders?

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Amenorrhoea, palpitations, insomnia, mala flush, depression, anxiety, dizziness, dry mouth
T: red, no coat, dry, cracked
P: rapid

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What is the treatment for Heart Yin xu in menstrual disorders?

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TP: nourish heart Yin, clear empty heat, calm shen

Acu: reinforce HT7, PC7, BL44, CV15, CV14, CV4, KID3, SP6, LU7, KID6

Herbs: Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan

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What is Heart fire in menstrual disorders?

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Early menses with heavy, bright red menses, anxiety, mental restlessness, red face, thirst

T: red with yellow coat, red tip
P: rapid

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What is the treatment of Heart fire in menstrual disorders?

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TP: drain fire, clear heart heat, calm shen

Acu: Reduce HT8, HT5, PC7, CV4, KID16

Herbs: Qing Xin Ping Gan Tang

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What is Kidney Yang xu in menstrual conditions?

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Amenorrhoea, irregular or late periods (scanty, pale blood), sore back, dizziness, frequent, pale urination, feeling cold, weak knees

T: pale, swollen
P: weak, deep

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What is the treatment of Kidney Yang Xu in menstrual disorders?

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TP: Tonify Yang, strengthen Kidneys, warm the uterus

Acu: reinforce BL23, GV4, CV4, LU7, KID6, KID3, ST36, SP6

Herbs: You Gui wan, Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan

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What is the treatment principle for Kidneys?

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Replenish essence, tonify yin and tonify yang

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What is Kidney Yin Xu in menstrual disorders?

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Amenorrhoea, irregular, long or early menses (scanty or heavy), molar flush, dizziness, blurred vision, dry throat, dry stools, tinnitus, night sweats

T: red, no coat
P: fine, rapid

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What is the treatment of Kidney Yin Xu in menstrual disorders?

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TP: nourish yin, clear empty heat, regulate periods

Acu: reinforce LU7, KID6, KID3, KID2, CV4, LIV8, SP6

Herbs: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan

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What is the importance of Kidney function in reproduction?

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Kidney stores jing > jing transforms into tian gui > tian gui fills reservoirs CV + PV

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