Meridian Systems Flashcards
What is the TCVM name for the meridian system
Jing Luo
What does the Jing Mai consist of?
Channels
Trunk
Vessels
12 regular channels and 8 extraordinary channels
What does the Luo Mai consist of?
Collaterals, branch vessels
What is Ying Qi?
Nutrients: glucose/amino acids
What is Qing Qi?
Cosmic Qi: oxygen - from the environment
What is Wei Qi?
Defensive Qi: immune responses - body defense
Where are the majority of points located?
On Jing Mai (major channels)
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Tai-Yin of the thoracic limb?
LU
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Tai-Yin of the pelvic limb?
SP
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Shao-Yin of the thoracic limb?
HT
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Shao-Yin of the pelvic limb?
KID
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Jue-Yin of the thoracic limb?
PC
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Jue-Yin of the pelvic limb?
LIV
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Yang-ming of the thoracic limb?
LI
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Yang-ming of the pelvic limb?
ST
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Tai-yang of the thoracic limb?
SI
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Tai-yang of the pelvic limb?
BL
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Shao-yang of the thoracic limb?
TH
Which Zang Fu organ is associated with Shao-yang of the pelvic limb?
GB
What is the first level of the three Yang channels?
Yang-Ming
What is the first level of the three Yin channels?
Tai-Yin
What is the second level of the three Yang channels?
Tai-yang
What is the second level of the three Yin channels?
Shao-Yin
What is the third level of the three Yang channels?
Shao-Yang
What is the third level of the three Yin channels?
Jue-Yin
Where do the three Yin channels of the thoracic limb originate?
Chest