SP

Question 1

What are the functions of the SP?

Answer 1

• governs transformation and transportation
• controls blood (keeps blood IN the vessels)
• raising of Qi to LU and HT
• controls the muscles and 4 limbs
• foundation of Post- natal existence or Root of Post-Heaven Qi

Question 2

causes: poor nutrition, overthinking, prolonged exposure to dampness, chronic dz
sx: poor appetite (especially in the morning), abdominal distension (

Answer 2

SP Qi Deficiency

Question 3

causes: same as SP Qi Def, excessive consumption of cold herbs
sx: edema, loose stools (with undigested food), cold limbs, sallow/bright-white complexion, chilliness, plus SP Qi Def sx
tongue: pale and swollen; white, smooth/wet coat
pulse: weak and deep, often slow

Answer 3

SP Yang Deficiency

Question 4

causes: same as SP Qi Def, standing for prolonged periods
sx: bearing down sensation in abdomen, prolapse of any organ, frequent and urgency of urination, dull-pale complexion, plus SP Qi Def sx
tongue: pale
pulses: weak and thin

Answer 4

SP Qi Sinking

Question 5

causes: same as SP QI Def
sx: bloody stool, hematuria, menorrhagia/metrorrhagia, blood spots under the tongue, plus SP Qi Def sx
tongue: pale
pulses: weak and thready

Answer 5

SP Failing to Control Blood

Question 6

causes: excessive consumption of raw and cold food, wading in water, being caught in the rain, residing in a damp environment
sx: heaviness of head and body, stickiness of mouth, loose/sticky stools, white vaginal discharge, cloudy, clear urine, no thirst

Answer 6

Cold-Damp Invading the SP

generally short lived

Question 7

causes: excessive consumption of sweet and greasy food, alcohol
sx: fullness and distention in epigastrium and abdomen, hunger with no desire to eat, thirst with no desire to drink, loose stools with offensive odour and stickiness, scant-dark yellow urine
pulse: rapid and slippery

Answer 7

Damp Heat Invading the SP

Question 8

What does the SP house?

Answer 8

Houses the Yi (Intellect)