Small Intestine channel Flashcards
What is the function of the Small Intestine?
The small intestine controls receiving and transforming.
It separates fluids: separates clean and dirty fluids.
How does the small intestine carry out the function of movement of fluids?
The small intestine is in direct communication with the Bladder, helping the Bladder function of Qi transformation.
How does the small intestine work with the Spleen?
The Small Intestine transforms food in coordination with the Spleen, whilst it transforms fluids in coordination with the Bladder and Kidney-Yang.
What are the signs and symptoms of full heat in the Small Intestine?
Abdominal pain Tongue ulcers Scanty dark painful urination Thirst for cold liquids Mental restlessness Insomnia Deafness Uncomfortable feeling of heat in the chest
What is the pulse and tongue in full heat in the small intestine?
T: Red with redder swollen tip and yellow coating
P: Overflowing and rapid esp. in front left. If urinary symptoms are involved the left rear position may be wiry.
What is the treatment principle in Full Heat in the small intestine?
Drain Heart-Fire and small intestine.
What are the key symptoms of Full-Heat in the Small Intestine?
Abdominal pain
Tongue ulcer
Scanty dark and painful urine.
What are the signs and symptoms of Small Intestine Qi pain?
Lower abdominal twisting pain (which may extend to the back)
Abdominal distention
Dislike of pressure on the abdomen
Borborygmi
Flatulence which relieves abdominal pain
Pain in the testis
What other organs are small intestine patterns usually linked with?
Spleen, Liver or Heart.
What is the tongue and pulse presentation of small intestine qi pain?
T: White coating
P: Deep and wiry esp. rear positions.
What is the Treatment principle of Small Intestine Qi pain?
Treatment principle: Move small intestine qi, promote the smooth flow of Liver qi.
What are the key symptoms of Small Intestine Qi pain?
Lower abdominal twisting pain
Borborygmi
Deep-Wiry Pulse
What are the signs and symptoms of small intestine qi tied?
Severe abdominal pain Dislike of pressure Abdominal distention Constipation Vomiting Borborygmi Flatulence Acute
What is the tongue and pulse quality in small intestine qi tied?
T: Thick white coating
P: Deep and wiry
What is the treatment principle of small intestine qi tied?
Treatment principle:
Remove obstruction from the Lower Jiao, move qi of the small intestine.
What are the key symptoms of small intestine qi tied?
Sudden severe abdominal pain
Constipation
Vomiting
Deep-Wiry Pulse
What are the signs and symptoms of Infestation of worms in the small intestine?
Abdominal pain and distention
Bad taste in the mouth
Sallow complexion
Roundworms: abdominal pain, vomiting of round worms and cold limbs
Hookworms: desire to eat strange objects such as soil, wax, etc.
Pinworms: itchy anus, worse in the evening.
Tapeworms: constant hunger
What is the treatment principle of Infestation of worms in the small intestine?
Treatment principle: Expel worms
Herbs or pharmaceutical preparations are most effective
What are the signs and symptoms of Small Intestine deficient and cold? (Linked to Spleen Yang deficiency)
Dull abdominal pain alleviated by pressure Desire for hot drinks Borborygmi Diarrhoea Pale and abundant urination Cold limbs
What is the tongue and pulse in small intestine deficient and cold?
T: Pale body with a white coat
P: Deep slow and weak
What is the treatment principle in small intestine deficient and cold?
Treatment principle: expel cold, warm the intestines and tonify Spleen Yang.
What are the key symptoms of small intestine deficient and cold?
Dull abdominal pain, borborygmi and diarrhoea.
