Stomach Functions Flashcards
The relationship between the Stomach and Spleen is probably the closest of any of the Yin–Yang pairs of organs.
T or F
F
- Which of the following is a symptom of Stomach-Qi failing to descend?
a) Hiccup.
b) Cold feet.
c) Depression.
a) Hiccup.
Heart-Yang descends cool Kidney-Yin
T/F
False
The Spleen is Yin but likes wetness; the Stomach is Yang but likes dryness.
T or F
F
- Shutting oneself in the house and uncontrolled talking or laughing or singing are signs of:
a) Deficiency of the Stomach.
b) Excess of the Stomach.
c) Lack of fluids.
b) Excess of the Stomach.
- The state of the Stomach-Qi is reflected in:
a) The tongue body.
b) The back of the tongue.
c) A tongue coating with root.
c) A tongue coating with root.
Liver-Qi contributes to the descending of Stomach-Qi and so helps digestion.
T or F
T
Give two examples of the relationship between the Stomach, the Kidneys and Body Fluids.
The Kidneys transform fluids in the Lower Burner. If this Kidney function is impaired, fluids will stagnate in the Lower Burner and overflow upwards to the Stomach, impairing the digestion. A long-standing deficiency of fluids in the Stomach (Stomach-Yin) will nearly always cause a deficiency of Kidney-Yin.
It is said in Chinese medicine that the ‘Kidneys govern Water and the Lungs are the Upper Source of Water’.
T/F
T
The Stomach controls the descending of Qi.
T or F
T
What kind of tongue coating indicates healthy Stomach Qi?
A thin, white coat with root.
The Liver ensures that Spleen-Qi flows downwards.
T/F
F
Which two excess Stomach Patterns can cause manic behaviour?
Stomach-Fire or Stomach Phlegm-Fire.
Describe the close relationship of the Stomach and Spleen in terms of transformation and transportation of food and fluids.
The rotting and ripening of the Stomach coordinates closely with the Spleen’s transformation and transportation of food essences. The Spleen’s transportation of Food-Qi to the whole body depends on Stomach-Qi. The Stomach’s function as origin of fluids relies on the Spleen transforming body fluids.
One of the main reasons for deficiency of Stomach fluids is eating too late at night.
T or F
F
What happens if Stomach-Qi fails to descend?
If Stomach-Qi fails to descend, food will stagnate in the Stomach, causing sensations of fullness and distension, sour regurgitation, belching, hiccup, nausea and vomiting.
Blood is the mother of Qi.
T/F
True
If Gathering Qi is weak, the hands will be warm and the voice loud.
T/F
F
- A long-standing deficiency of Stomach-fluids will often lead to a deficiency of:
a) Dryness.
b) Kidney-Yin.
c) Liver-Qi.
b) Kidney-Yin.
Why is the Stomach, together with the Spleen, known as the ‘Root of Post-Heaven Qi’, with good Stomach-Qi being synonymous with a good prognosis?
The role of the Stomach in the transformation of food makes it (along with the Spleen) the origin of all Qi and Blood produced after birth. Because of this ‘Stomach-Qi’ has become synonymous with a good prognosis and life itself.
A deficiency of both Stomach and Spleen will make the person agitated and irritable.
T or F
F
The Lungs provide the Qi to drive the Blood through the Blood vessels.
T/F
T
A healthy Mind depends on the strength of the Essence, which is stored in the Stomach.
T/F
F
The Stomach is the most important of all the Yang organs.
T or F
T
Together with the Spleen, the Stomach is known as the:
a) ‘Root of the Essence’.
b) ‘Heavenly Source of Movement’.
c) ‘Root of Post-Heaven Qi’.
c) ‘Root of Post-Heaven Qi’.
If Stomach-Qi is strong, the prognosis will be good.
T or F
T
- The Stomach is thus an important source of:
a) Excretion.
b) Fluids.
c) Cold.
b) Fluids.
The Kidneys are the origin of Tian Gui, which is the basis for menstrual blood.
T/F
T
Give three symptoms that might indicate the ‘receiving’ function of the Stomach had been compromised.
Poor appetite, belching, nausea and vomiting all indicate weak Stomach ‘receiving’.
A thick white coating indicates Stomach-Qi deficiency.
T or F
F
- Which of the following is the Stomach particularly prone to?
a) Blood deficiency.
b) Heat.
c) Cold.
b) Heat.
Give two symptoms that might indicate a breakdown in the Stomach’s transportation of food essences.
Tiredness and weakness of the muscles of the limbs.
- A strong Stomach function is indicated by:
a) A lack of appetite.
b) Eating plenty of sugar.
c) A good, healthy appetite.
c) A good, healthy appetite.
- A pulse with good Stomach-Qi is said to be:
a) Weak and Strong.
b) Rough and Hard.
c) Soft and Gentle.
c) Soft and Gentle.
The Heart governs Qi.
True or False
False
The Mind (through the Heart) and our emotional state (through the Liver) are interdependent.
T/F
True
