production of Jing and Qi Flashcards
name the vital substances in order of yang to yin
Shen Qi Jing Blood body fluids - sweat, saliva, sperm
what is shen?
your spirit
what is qi?
your energy
what is Jing?
your essence - your genetics/blueprint
name the three types of Jing
pre-heaven essence - blending of sexual energies of man & woman at conception. nourishes the foetus. determines basic constitutional make-up
post-heaven essence - refined and extracted from food and fluids by the stomach and spleen after birth
kidney essence - derives from the two above. hereditary essence which can also be replenished by food and fluids
what are the functions of Jing?
controls birth, growth, reproduction and development
forms basis of the kidney Qi
produces marrow
forms the basis of our constitution
where is jing stored?
in the kidneys and the eight extra meridians
where is jing distributed?
to all of the yin organs
what is the pathology (illness) of jing?
jing deficiency
how does weak jing affect children ?
Children - poor development, dullness, poor bone development, late onset of menstruation
how does weak jing affect adults?
in adults - miscarriages, loose teeth, premature grey hair, baldness, osteoporosis, chronic poor health
how does weak jing affect kidney qi?
kidneys Qi - poor sexual function, impotence, weakness of knees, nocturnal omissions
how does weak jing affect marrow production?
Marrow - poor concentration, poor memory, dizziness, tinnitus, feeling empty headed
how does weak jing affect the constitution?
chronic poor health, constant colds, always ill, low energy and vitality
what are general signs of jing deficiency?
mal-development of the foetus, poor mental and physical health, weak constitution, poor stamina, late closure of fontanelle, prem-babies, late onset of puberty, senility, content illness
