Theory Flashcards
What are the 4 levels ?
- Wei
- Qi
- Ying
- Xue
What are the 4 BIGS?
- Big thirst
- Big sweats
- Big fever
- Big pulse
Signs of inflammation?
- Rubor - redness
- Calor - heat
- Dolor - pain
- Tumor - swelling
What is the I Ching?
Earliest written record of yin and yang - a book of divination. The traditional would use it by tossing yarrow stalks or coins, and from that, creating trigrams.
Define QI
Qi is undefinable, but we define it as energy life energy vitality oxygen (science)
Where does human Qi come from ?
Breath of life (Zong Qi = gathering Qi)
What is pre-heaven Jing ?
Sperm + Egg = Male and Female energies
Constitution from parents
What is post-heaven Jing?
Comes when you're in the womb from your mother Nourishment Food and air Environment Nurture
Where does Kidney Jing come in ?
At puberty
Considered foundation of so many things
People can deplete their Kidney Jing, once it is depleted, you die.
Pre-heaven + post-heaven Jing =
Kidney Jing (essence)
Kidney stores ___.
Jing
Jing is the basis of:
Development Growth Reproduction Marrow Aging process Life span Fertility sexual function
Marrow fills the:
Spinal cord
Brain
Bones
The ___ is the sea of marrow:
Brain
Kidney Jing is responsible for our ___ ___
constitutional strength - it is your innate constitution
*you either have a strong constitution or a weak constitution
Jing is the potential however, we don’t rely on this. We barely use Jing. We use ___ & ___ until we run out. Then our body uses Jing. After Jing, we die.
Air, Food Qi
Yuan Qi/Original Qi is:
Jing/Essence
- Essence in the form of Qi
- Motive force of all body activities
- Flows in all channels
- The catalyst of Qi transformation
- If you want to turn one Qi into another, you need Yuan Qi
- Movement of Jing into Yuan Qi
- Jing sits there. When Jing/essence starts to get active, it becomes Yuan Qi
Any time we want to make blood, we’ll need __ Qi.
Yuan
How do we access Yuan Qi ?
Comes out of Yuan Source points -
Can access yuan qi at these source points
What is Zong Qi ?
“Gathering Qi”
- Gives energy to the voice
- The Qi of the chest
- Engine of Life
- Saw life in the chest (breath)
- Supports lungs and heart
Yuan Qi + Gu Qi =
Zong Qi (Gathering Qi)
What is Gu QI ?
“Food Qi/Rice Qi”
- adds something from the environment
- got Gu Qi from extraction of food from SP & ST
- Extract from food in digestion
- Becomes material basis for making blood
We can access someone’s Zong Qi by listening to their ___. Zong Qi gives warmth to ___/
Voice, Hands
Zong Qi + Yuan Qi =
Yang version
Yin version
Zhen Qi “True Qi”
*there is a Yin and a Yang part
(Yang)
Zhen Qi + Wei Qi (circulates through the skin and couli. Protectes, warms, moisturizes, regulates pores)
(Yin)
Zhen Qi + Ying Qi (“Nutritive Qi” flows in all channels, flows with blood. Nourishes organs and tissues)
You need ___ ___ every time you transform Qi.
Yuan Qi
What is Zhen Qi ?
“True Qi”
- Last stage of Qi transformation
- Circulates in channels
- Nourishes organs
Ying Qi is also called
Nutritive Qi
Zhen Qi is also called
True Qi
-Last Qi transformation
Zong Qi is also called
Gathering Qi
-Qi of chest
Gu Qi if also called
Food/Rice Qi
Yuan Qi is also called
Original Qi (essence)
What are the functions of Qi
Warming Protecting Raising Transforming Transporting Holds
Zhong Qi is:
“Central Qi”
- Middle Qi, Middle burner
- SP, ST
- Mostly digestion
Zheng Qi is:
“Upright QI”
The sum total of all the others, all our qi.
We talk about it in relation to pathogenic factor.
All the Qi that helps you stand straight, be alive, fight illness
Qi mechanism of LU:
Descends
If LU qi fails to descend:
Cough
SOB
Qi mechanism of LV:
Moves in all directions
Helps Qi move throughout the body
“THE GENERAL”
LV qi often gets stuck
If LV QI fails to move properly ?
- LQS:
- LV qi is not moving properly
- LV then can attack/invade other organs
- Nervousness, getting butterflies, n/v
Qi mechanism of ST:
Descends
If ST Qi fails to descend ?
N/V
burping
regurgitation
acid reflux
Sometimes related to LV Qi rebellion
Qi mechanism of SP:
Ascends
If SP fails to ascend ?
Prolapse
Def of blood
(extracts pure part of food and sends it up to heart, with the help of the LU, in order to make more blood)
- Helps keep blood in blood vessels
What is the function of the spleen in Western physiology ?
Filter/break down old RBCs
Part of lymphatic system
Includes insulin, digestive enzymes, and glucagon
*strong relationship to blood in both Eastern & Western
Qi mechanism of HT:
Descends
If HT fails to descend ?
Paliptations, insomnia, restlessness
- Heart Qi goes down to the uterus- stimulates ovulation and menstruation.
- Goes down to Kidney as well
- Communicates with both uterus and kidney
- HT fire/ Qi flows down to meet kidney water; kidney water/qi flows up to meet heart fire, kidney grasps the lu qi and then send s it back up as you exhale
- Kidney qi goes down to support urination
- Kidney, heart, lung operating on a vertical axis
What would happen if LV attacked the SP ?
It would send the qi downward, then it would mean diarrhea
If LV was stuck, it might make LI stuck which would lead to :
Constipation, irregular peristasis
How do we make blood ?
Eat food, food is received by ST, the SP extracts the pure part and with the help of the LU, ascends this to the HT, where it collects blood. HT governs the circulation of blood.
Blood circulates ___ Qi to nourish tissues
Ying
Blood houses and anchors the ___ and ___
Shen & Hun
Blood provides foundation of ____. If someone has anemia, they might have a lot of ___ d/t the fact they don’t have enough foundation to stay ____.
consciousness, anxiety, anchored.
____ governs the blood
HT (responsible for circulation)
___ makes the blood
SP (keeps blood in vessels)
SN* if SP is weak, might not be making enough blood or you’ll see easy brushing, heavy menstruation, or spotting between periods
___ stores and renews blood.
LV
SN* does this when we are resting - so if not resting, the LV may not be maintaining the blood.
___ controls all the blood vessels and channels by infusing Qi into them.
LU
Blood is the foundation of ___, but menstrual blood has a hormonal influence from the __, “fancy blood”.
menstruation, kidneys
Qi generates, moves, and holds ___
Blood
___ is the mother of ___. ___ is the commander of ___/
Blood, Qi, Qi, Blood.
- Can’t have one without the other
What are the Qi pathologies ?
- Qi stagnation
- Rebellious QI
- Qi def
- Qi sinking
What are the Blood pathologies ?
- Blood stagnation
- Blood def
- Bleeding
- Heat in blood
Where does body fluids come from ?
From our food and drink
- ST receives food and drink
- sends pure fluids to SP
- SP controls transformation and transportation
- SP separates fluids (pure fluids are sent to LU by SP & impure fluids are sent to LI)
- LU sends fluids throughout the whole body and over the skin
- SI further separates pure parts to UB -> excretes as urine
- Pure - excess excretes as urine *liquid
- Impure - send to LI * solids/stool
- LI has the last chance to control what gets excreted
- KD supports BF metabolism and vaporizes bf to moisten LU
- KD provides heat to SP for T&T and to the SI to separate pure and impure
- If KD yang/Fire is weak, it won’t be able to do all of this and build up of body fluids will accumulate = poor water circulation and edema
What are the functions of the TB (SJ)?
- Assists all fluid metabolism
- A short cut instead of just working with one organ
- Executive assistant level
- Often doesn’t get much recognition
What are the 2 types of BF ?
- Jin - thin fluids (sweat, tears, blood serum, mucous)
2. Ye - thick fluids (synovial fluids, cerebrospinal fluids, ear wax, bone marrow, fluid inside of eyeball)
Phlegm is the mother of ___ evils
100
What is shen ?
Consciousness, spirit, mind
- insubstantial (cannot touch or see)
Shen is housed in the ___
HT
Shen provides the foundation of ___
thinking
Shen helps the function of:
thinking, memory, emotions, sleep, affections
Shen perceives ___
Emotions
Shen is found in the ___
Eyes
What are the 3 treasures of Shen ?
- Shen - Heaven
- Qi - Human
- Jing - Earth
What affects Shen ?
- All emotions
- Heat
- Fainting (shen is not present)
Pathologies of Shen:
- Normal Shen = present
- Clouded Shen = consciousness is obscured
- Fatigued Shen = Drained - hospital losing will to live
- Absent Shen = passed out, close to death, on the way to being absent
Which is the most out of balance organ and most likely to be congested in our society ?
LV
LV keeps the Qi moving ___
In all directions
Proper flow of LV QI ensures a balanced ___ ___
emotional state
Stuck emotions can cause/be a result of ___
LQS
- may feel stuck, frustrated, angry, irritable
- always irritable
- never expressing emotions can lead to LQS
LV Qi mechanism support ___ Qi mechanism
SP/ST (digestion)
LV supports the flow of ___.
Bile
LV Qi supports the movement of ___
SInews
PMS is related to __ pattern.
LV
Scanty menses LV pattern:
LV blood def
Heavy menses LV pattern:
LV Fire
PMS, PMDD LV pattern:
LQS
Dysmenorrhea, clots LV pattern:
LBS
LV manifests in the ___
nails
LV opens at the ___
eyes
- LV blood and yin nourishes dry eyes, poor night vision, red eyes
LV controls ___
tears. Tears are the fluid of the LV
The spirit of LV is
Hun (ethereal soul)
- which gives us dreams, vision, purpose in life, our direction, related to our ambition, creativity
- Enters the body 3 days after birth
- This soul survives after human dies
Element of LV:
Wood
Smell of LV:
Rancid
Taste of LV:
Sour
Color of LV:
Green
Climate of LV:
Wind
Sound of LV:
Shouting
HT governs the ___, ____, and ___ ___
blood, circulation, blood vessels
Blood is made in the __ by the ___
HT, SP
HT circulates blood to the ___
tissues
Downward movement of HT starts ___ and stimulates ___
menstruation, ovulation
The spirit of HT is:
Shen
- Virtue - Propriety (doing what’s right)
- Shen perceives emotions
- All emotions affects shen
- Shen contributes to memory, consciousness, affections, mental activity
HT Qi/blood def can lead to :
cognitive problems ( 2 nights without sleep, emotional disruptions, shen is no longer grounded in blood.
___ can affect shen.
Heat
HT loathes ___.
Heat
HT opens to the ___.
Tongue
HT determines the ability to ___.
Speak
HT controls ___.
Sweating
___ are an extension of blood.
BF
Color of HT:
Red
Sound of HT:
Laughing
Smell of HT:
Scorched
Flavor of HT:
Bitter
Climate of HT:
Heat
Main fx of the PC:
Protector of the HT
- from pathogens, esp. heat
PC fx:
the same as heart supports relationships (esp. intimate relationships)
PC connects to the ___.
Uterus (HT does too)
PC influences the __ of the __.
Center, chest
- ex. someone having pain in their chest after a breakup
KD is also called the ___ of ___ and ___.
Root of life, Essence
KD plays a role in all ____.
Transformation
Yuan Qi is ___ in action.
Jing
KD stores ___
Jing
What 2 kinds of Qi’s does KD deal with ?
Yuan QI and Pre-heaven Qi
Jing relates to ___ ___.
Sex hormones (material foundation of sperm, eggs, and menstrual blood)
KD governs ___, and is sometimes called the, “The __-___ of ___”/
Water, The Lower Source of Water”
KD yang supplies ___ to the bladder to form and excrete the ___.
Heat, Urine
If we lack KD yang, there will be:
Copious, clear urine
IF we lack KD yin, there will be:
Scanty and dark urine, possibly more smelly
KD is the ___ source of water.
SP is the ___ source of water.
lower, middle
KD houses which spirit?
Zhi “willpower”
- Perseverance - stick with what they say they’re going to do
KD controls ___.
Spittal
KD controls the reception of ___/
Qi
KD opens into the __
ears
KD manifests in the ___
Hair
Which organ controls the 2 lower orifices ?
KD - origin of water and fire
Which organ controls the gate of life ( Ming Men)
KD
Smell of KD:
Putrid
Color of KD:
Black
Taste of KD:
Salty
Climate of KD:
Cold
Sound of KD:
Groaning
KD loathes:
Dryness
KD’s are the gate of the ___.
ST
The LU governs ___ and ___.
Qi, respiration
LU controls ___ and ___ ___.
channels, blood vessels
LU controls ___ and ___ of Qi
diffusing, descending
LU regulates all ___ ___
physiological activities
LU regulates ___ passages.
water
LU controls ___ and ___ ___.
skin and body hair
LU opens into the ___.
nose
LU controls ___ ___.
Nasal mucous
The LU houses which spirit ?
Corporeal (Po) Soul
- most physical and material part of a being’s soul.
- compared to Hun, but formed at conception
- Dies with the body
LU manifests in the __ ___
body hair
Smell of LU:
rotten
Color of LU:
white
Taste of LU:
Pungent
Climate of LU:
Dryness
Sound of LU:
Weeping
Lu loathes the ___
cold
LU governs the ___.
Voice
SP governs ___ and ___
transportation and transformation
SP controls ___
Blood
SP controls the ___ and the four ____
muscles, limbs
SP opens into the ___ and manifests on the ___
mouth, lips
SP controls the ____ of Qi
raising
What spirit houses the SP?
Yi (Intellect)
- Responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorizing, focusing, concentrating and generating ideas
- post-natal qi and blood are the basis for the intellect
SP controls ___.
Saliva
SP is affected by:
pensiveness
SP smell:
fragrant
SP color:
Yellow
SP taste:
Sweet
SP climate:
Damp
SP sound:
Singing
SP loathes ___, but likes ___.
Damp, dryness
The SP is the root of ___ ___ Qi
Post heaven Qi
Tissue energetic layer: Skin: Blood vessels: Muscles: Sinews: Bones:
LU/LI HT/SI SP/ST LV/GB KD/GB
Zang =
Yin organs
Fu =
Yang Organs
Characteristics of Fu (yang) organs:
- hallow
- constantly filled and emptied of impure substances
- the one exception is GB bc bile is considered a PURE substance
- mostly digestive
- mostly outside/lateral
ST Qi is essential for ___ and indicates good ___ for health.
life, prognosis
ST receives food and the ST Qi energy helps keep the food __
Down
A strong food appetite indicates:
A low appetite indicates:
A too high of an appetite indicates:
Hunger w/o desire to eat indicates:
ST is able to receive
Weak ST Qi , prone to nausea
ST heat
ST yin def
ST controls the ___ and ___ of food
rotting and ripening
The ST prepares food for the SP to extract the ___
essence
If you have ST qi, you are able to consume energy from __.
If ST qi is compromised, your body uses ___, which isn’t good bc you die quicker.
food, KD essence (Jing)
Good ST QI =
Bad ST Qi =
Good prognosis
Bad prognosis
Weak ST Qi will do what to the legs ?
Cause weak and fatigued limbs
The ST controls the descent of ___ fluids to the ___.
pure, SI
ST is the origin of ___
fluids
ST yin is nourished by the fluid we take in from ___ and ___.
Food and drink.
ST is too dry, thirst, dry mouth, dry tongue, and cracked
ST yin def
ST fire =
Phlegm heat in ST =
Mania
Psychosis
Main job of SI is to :
receive the “impure” from the ST
SI’s functions is supported by:
KD Yang (the heat from the KD)
SI provides clarity in ____ options, and supports ___ in ___ ___.
distinguishing, shen in decision making
- helps you lay out your options
- shen is the ultimate decider, but SI sort of helps shen make decision
HT fire entering SI =
UTI, anxiety
Main function of LI:
Forms and excretes stools
Qi mechanism for LI:
descends, and is supported by the smooth flow of LV qi
LI Qi stagnation =
constipation
Which organ has the final say over the texture of the stool and is very good at absorbing
LI
___ Qi descent supports LI Qi descent.
LU
Damp heat in the LI =
Bloody/mucous-y diarrhea , smelly and fishy
Damp cold in the LI =
Mucous-y diarrhea, not very smelly or fishy
LI emotionally helps with:
letting GO
GB is considered an ____. Why ?
Extraordinary Yang Organ
BC it excretes bile.
GB main function is to:
Receive bile from the LV and excrete it into the intestines for digestion
Bile is a product of ___ work.
GB ___ and ___ Bile
LV, stores and excretes
Bile is a ___ ___ and helps with ___ ___
pure substance, fat digestion
If stool is more dark =
If still is pale and greasy =
more bile, less bile
What is a gallstone ?
Solidified bile
What regulates the function of GB ?
The smooth flow of LV Qi
GB fx is supported by ___ ___
KD yang (Mingmen fire)
GB gives Qi to the ___. It contributes to ___ ___.
sinews, proper movement
Tightness in the sinews =
GB stagnation
Sinews too loose/too flexible/hypermobility =
GB Qi def
GB gives the ___ to make decisions.
courage
SI =
GB =
HT =
Options
helps with bravery to make the decision
makes decision
Big GB =
Small GB =
Decisive or reckless and impulsive
indecisive/timid/easily startled
GB determines the length of ___
sleep
Early waking =
GB Qi def
Main function of UB:
Receives fluids from SI, and with the help of KD yang, transforms them into urine
What other organ works with UB ?
KD, KD yang helps lower orifices (helps letting us know when to pee)
Scanty/dark urine =
KD yin def
Copious/clear urine =
KD yang def
Incontinence =
KD Qi def/UB Qi def -> KD not supporting UB
UTI =
damp heat in the UB
Main function of SJ:
- Controls a smooth flow of Qi through (similar to LV) the body
- Provides the network by which the Qi flows
- by providing a network that allows the yuan qi to move through the body and differentiate into different types of qi.
- The LV is the controller/general (telling SJ where to go) and the SJ is the one who carries out orders.
- Transmitting Qi throughout the body/it supports Qi mechanism of every organ
- SJ controls all kinds of QI
- Supports the T & T and excretion of BF in the same way it does Qi
Upper Jiao =
Middle Jiao =
Lower Jiao =
Like a mist
Where ST/SP/LV are - Like soup pot
Organs of excretion
SJ is the hinge between the ___ and ___ world.
Inner and outer
- Distortion of self-image (body dysmorphia)
- Discrepancy b/w what actually is and what someone is saying (munchausen)
- PC is intimate boundaries - PC governs who gets to enter the “royal bed chamber”
- SJ is more social boundaries - SJ governs who gets over the Great Wall of China- Social hypersensitivity
- LU/LI/PC/SJ all have to do with boundaries
Uterus (extraordinary organ) main function:
Stores and expels fetus & menses
Uterus is affected by which other 2 extraordinary channels ?
Ren and DU
KD Jing fortifies ___ with __ and Qi to support the uterus
Ren Mai, Jing
KD Jing fortifies the ____ with Blood to support the uterus
Chong Mai
KD Jing forms the ___ ___
Tian Gui (Heavenly Dew - menses, semen) - Men do have a uterus (prostate and testes)
Tian Gui is formed with ___ from ___ ___ and support of the ____ ___.
warmth, HT-yang, LV-blood
___ ___ warms the uterus via the ___ channel for proper function, esp. ovulation.
KD yang, Du channel
- HT sends a signal to the uterus to promote Yin turning into yang
- At beginning of menses, blood builds and builds, then it comes out (yin-yang)
- HT and KD need to coordinate so HT can send the signals to turn yin -> yang
Bai Luo connects ___ and ___, and sends __ and ___ down to the uterus.
Bai Luo also connects with __ and __, which helps with formation of __ __ by sending ___.
HT, uterus, blood, uterus.
-promotes menstruation, ovulation, orgasms
HT, uterus, Tian Gui, Yang
Uterus connects to ST via ___ ___
Chong Channel
- highlighted most with morning sickness, n/v due to pregnancy or during menses.
Brain (Sea of marrow) is formed by:
KD Jing
Brain (Sea of marrow) is nourished by:
HT blood
Brain is responsible for:
Intelligence and senses
Jing/HT blood def:
Poor memory, unclear thinking, decreased hearing / vision
Marrow fills the __, ___, and ___
Brain, spinal cord, bones
Marrow is produced by:
KD Jing
Marrow is nourished by:
Post-heaven Jing , and plays a role in making blood
Bones are the tissue of :
KD
- Helps distribute blood and circulates yang qi and it nourishes us
Bones store __, and is a ___ organ.
Marrow, hollow
Bones are nourished by:
Jing
Blood vessels are the tissue of and controlled by the :
HT
Blood vessels store and transport ___, a __ tube.
blood, hollow
Blood vessels are influenced by the:
LU
___ holds blood in the vessel:
SP
If someone bleeds or bruises easily, look at the ___ organ
SP
What are the 4 Seas?
- Sea of marrow - brain
- Sea of Qi - Zong Qi (LU/HT) - Ren 17
- Sea of Food - SP/ST
- Sea of Blood - Chong Channel
Anger causes Qi to: Sadness causes Qi to: Worry causes Qi to: Fear causes Qi to: Shock causes Qi to: Joy causes Qi to:
Rise (affects LV) Weaken/Dissipate (affects the LU->HT) Knot (affects the SP -> LU) Descends ( affects KD) Scatters (affects HT & KD) Slows (HT)
Emotions cause disease when they are:
- Extreme
- Repressed
- Prolonged
- Habitual
- emotions are normal but should come and go in a balanced way
Emotion is a movement of ___
Qi
Shen perceives ___
Emotions
Water (KD) -> Metal (LU) -> Earth (SP) -> Wood (LV) -> Fire (HT) ->
Wisdom Courage and righteousness Integrity Generosity Propriety
What are the 6 evils ?
- Wind
- Cold
- Dryness
- Dampness
- Summer heat
- Fire
6 evils enter the body via:
mouth, nose, skin/couli
- except for cold - can invade yang organs directly via “DIRECT STRIKE” sx: acute cramping, better with heat, copious discharge of the organ (UB, LI, SI, Uterus)
Overwork short-term =
Overwork long-term =
Overwork longest term =
Depletes Qi (can recover) Depletes Yin - esp. KD Yin (Can recover) Jing depletion (can't really recover this)
Too much sedentary work can deplete ___ Qi and cause ___ def. Too much lack of exercise can cause qi and blood ____, ___ and ___. Too much excessive work can deplete ___ and repetitive motion can cause ___ stagnation.
SP, Blood, stagnation, damp, phlegm, Qi, Qi
5 exhaustions:
Standing exhausts KD (bones) Sitting exhausts SP (muscles) Lying down exhausts LU (qi) Reading exhausts HT (blood) Activity exhausts LV (sinews)
Libido is found on :
KD Yang
Low libido =
Too high of libido =
KD yang def
KD yin def
Light trauma =
More serious bruising =
Qi stagnation (diffuse pain) Blood stagnation (localized pain)
Can recover from light and more serious trauma however, we must:
heal completely or there will be an area of deficiency which will then be susceptible of invasion of wind, cold, damp (ex. football or rugby - pain in joints, knees)
Antibiotics tend to be:
Cold/cooling and damaging to the SP
Long-term use causes SP Qi def -> dampness
Alcohol tends to be:
Heating ->damp heat
creates damp heat in the ST and LV
Marijuana tends to be:
Warming and drying (esp. when smoked)
heats the LU, secondarily the ST
Long-term use creates heat in other organs (LV, KD)
Can also create dampness and deplete Hun (drive) long-term
Stimulants tend to be:
Heating
Depletes KD
- cocaine, speed, ecstasy
Anti-depressants tend to be:
Warming and drying
Not eating enough =
Short term= creates Qi def -> overtime Blood def
Long-term = ST yin def
Overeating =
Initial response Food Stagnation overtime -> Qi stagnation, leads to excess of yin (damp, phlegm)
Eating under stress/too late at night:
long-term = ST yin def
Eating too much of wrong energetics:
Cold foods -> weakens SP yang (raw, iced, cold temp)
Constitution can be reflected in ___.
Jing.
- Jing is reflected in full form of face, even features, thick hair, long full ear lobes
- Weak amount of Jing = weak constitution
Full, Empty, Mixed conditions:
Full condition =
Deficient condition =
Mixed condition =
- (aka. excess, replete)
There is a pf present. Solution is to eliminate the PF, get rid of xs. - (aka. empty, vacuoles)
Lack of essential substance (blood, yin, yang, etc.)
Solution is to nourish/tonify essential substance - (xs and def.) one is def, the other is excess. Zheng qi is lacking here. pf is always on the excess factor.
Qi stagnation characteristics:
type of excess, too much qi in one area
causes = emotions, irregular eating, excessive exercise, lack of exercise
S/sx: dull diffuse pain, distention (head, chest, abdomen), irritability, moodiness, depression, frequent sighing, lump in throat)
Qi stag can be helped by exercise, emotional release, breathing, qi gong, orgasm
Blood stagnation characteristics:
Causes= physical trauma, blood def, long-term qi stag, overwork, cold, heat, phlegm
S/sx: fixed, stabbing pain, localized, bruises, dusky/purple tongue and complexion, choppy pulse, blood clots,
Internal wind characteristics:
Cause = long-term LV imbalance, wind is the seasonal pathogen of LV, could possibly be extreme heat
S/sx: tremors, tics, spasms, paralysis, bells palsy, numbness
Internal dampness characteristics:
Cause = internal organ disharmonies - esp. SP
Invasion of external dampness
S/sx: can invade the joints, channels, muscles, couli
A feeling of heaviness, feeling of fullness in chest or abdomen, lethargic, turbid/sticky discharges, swelling, muscle aches, T= greasy fur, P=Slippery
Phlegm characteristics:
Causes: build up of mucous, similar cause to damp.
S/sx: T=greasy fur, P= slippery
__ makes phlegm and ___ stores it.
SP, LU
2 types of phlegm:
- Visible: Can be coughed up or spit up, mostly in LU sometimes in ST
- Invisible: Can be coughed or spit up, BUT somewhere else in the body (breast mass, lipoma, swollen lymph node, nodal, lump)
Phlegm obstructing HT orifices:
AKA “ Phlegm misting the mind”
S/sx: depression, brain fog, anxiety, mania
Internal heat characteristics:
Cause = external heat penetrating interior, or organ disharmony, too heating diet, excess yang
S/sx: Feel hot, red face, irritable, shen affected, thirst, T= red, yellow fur, P=rapid
Internal cold characteristics:
“Full cold”
Cause = Cold PF going deeper (like heat), cold exposure
S/sx: feels cold, no thirst, pale face, subdued shen, acute cramping pain, clear copious discharge, T=White thick fur, wet, P=Slow
Dryness characteristics:
Not to be confused with Yin def.
Cause = env’t
S/sx: dryness, dry mouth, eyes, skin, stool
Fire characteristics:
More extreme heat
S/sx: More shen disturbance, bleeding, mania, insomnia, delirium (LV fire, HT fire)
