SP Patterns (deficiency) Flashcards
The SP governs …
Transformation and Transportation
The SP controls the ___ of Qi
ascending/raising
What vital substance does the SP control?
Blood
The SP controls ___ and the four ___.
muscles, limbs
The SP opens to the ___.
Mouth
The SP manifests in the ___.
A. eyes
B. tongue
C. lips
The SP controls
A. blood vessels
B. saliva
C. sweat
The SP houses the ___.
Intellect (Yi)
The SP is affected by ___.
Pensiveness
What are the clinical manifestations of SP-Qi deficiency?
Fatigue, poor appetite, slight abdominal distention after eating, lassitude, desire to lie down, pale complexion, weakness of the limbs, loose stools
What is the tongue presentation for SP-Qi Deficiency?
Pale
What is the pulse for SP-Qi Deficiency?
Empty
What are the pathological precursors of SP-Qi Deficiency?
LU-Qi Deficiency
What are the pathological developments from SP-Qi Deficiency?
- Dampness/Phlegm
- Blood deficiency
- SP-Yang Deficiency/SP-Qi Sinking/SP not holding blood/SP-Blood deficiency
- HT-Qi Deficiency
- LU-Qi Deficiency
- KD-Yang Deficiency
What is the treatment principle for SP-Qi Deficiency?
Tonify SP-Qi