Quiz 2 - Blood Flashcards
(T/F) SP/LU nourishes the HT
True
What organs are considered postnatal qi?
SP/LU
What does the heart do for blood?
- It governs blood
- holds “Shen” spirit/mind which resides in the blood
What does the kidney do for blood?
- It is the prenatal essence (yin)
- it adds luster (enlivens) the blood
What does the liver do for blood?
It regulates/stores blood.
- daytime - muscles; activity
- nighttime - stores (rest and resore)
What does the spleen qi do for blood?
It manages blood
______ is the commander of _______
Qi
Blood
_______ is the mother of ________
Blood
Qi
What disturbs Shen
blood deficiency
What is one function of Blood
Moistens tissues-if blood isnt rich there is restless mind and dryness
Wind can get in the vessels when….
blood is deficient
What can characterize Wei Syndrome
weak muscles, dry hair, dry lips, dry skin
What are the two types of fluids?
Jin=watery fluids (tears) under control of lungs
Yi=more turbid and dense fluids that circulate inside of body and move relatively slowly like phlegm. Moistens joints and muscles
Any Edema is seen as a weakness of….
spleen