TCM II - Shen Flashcards
1
Q
Shen
A
Shen refers to the whole emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the person
Shen resides in the organs:
* Shen (Heart)
* Hun (Liver)
* Po (Lungs)
* Zhi (Kidneys)
* Yi (Spleen)
2
Q
Shen (Heart)
A
Shen (Heart):
* Sense of self
* Sense of purpose
3
Q
Hun (Liver)
A
Hun (Liver):
* Creativity
* Planning
* Dreaming
4
Q
Po (Lungs)
A
Po (Lungs):
* Sense of integrity
* Opening up to inspiration and allowing it to awaken one’s sense of purpose
5
Q
Zhi (Kidneys)
A
Zhi (Kidneys):
* Willpower
* Destiny
6
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Yi (Spleen)
A
Yi (Spleen):
* Thought or intellect
