Six Extraordinary Yang (Curious)Organs

Question 1

Uterus

Answer 1

Regulates Menstruation
Houses fetus during pregnancy
In men, prostate is the organ equivalent to the Uterus in women

Question 2

Brain

Answer 2

Controls Intelligence

Sea of Marrow and it controls the sense of sight, hearing, smell and taste

Question 3

Marrow

Answer 3

Fills the bones
contributes to making blood
nourishes the brain

Question 4

Blood Vessels

Answer 4

Houses Blood and are the vehicle for the circulation of Qi and Blood

Question 5

Gall Bladder

Answer 5

GB is considered and Extraordinary Yang Organ because, unlike other Yang organs it stores “pure” substance (bile) and does not deal with food, drink, or waste products

• the main significance is on a psychological level: GB affects our capacity to make decisions and our courage to act on them
• The Qi of GB gives the Ethereal Soul (Hun) the capacity for movement

Question 6

Uterus and Internal Organs

Answer 6

HT promotes transformation of Yin-Yang
LV Provides  Blood
KD Provides Essences and Minister Fire
SP Makes Blood
ST - via chong
Ren Mai- provides yin
Chong Mai- moves blood
Du Mai- provides yang