Triple Burner Functions Flashcards
Give three functions of the Original Qi that depend on the Triple Burner ‘mobilizing’ the Original Qi.
- Middle Burner transmits Original Qi to Spleen to transform and transport food essence.
- Lower Burner ensures Original Qi warms Kidneys to transform fluids.
- Upper Burner facilitates transformation of Gathering Qi into True Qi.
- Upper Burner facilitates transformation of Food-Qi into Blood in the Heart.
Complete the following from Chapter 18 of the ‘Spiritual Axis’: ‘The Nutritive Qi originates from the _______ Burner; the Defensive Qi originates from the ______ Burner.’
‘The Nutritive Qi originates from the Middle Burner; the Defensive Qi originates from the Lower Burner.’
What is the metaphor used in Chapter 8 of the ‘Simple Questions’ to describe the Triple Burner’s function of controlling fluids?
Chapter 8 of the ‘Simple Questions’ states ‘The Triple Burner is the official in charge of ditches’; the metaphor is one of irrigation.
Which fluids result from the transformation process of the Triple Burner in the Upper, Middle and Lower Burners?
- Upper Burner: sweat;
- Middle Burner: Stomach fluids;
- Lower Burner: urine
Give an example of the Triple Burner’s function of ‘chu’ or ‘letting out’ for each of the Three Burners.
The Upper Burner lets out Defensive Qi (directing it to the Lungs), the Middle Burner lets out Nutritive Qi (directing it to all the organs), the Lower Burner lets out waste fluids (directing them to the Bladder).
How does the Triple Burner’s ‘mobilization’ of the Original Qi influence digestion?
Original Qi provides the heat necessary for transformation of food. The Triple Burner acts as an intermediary to transmit this heat to the Spleen.
Complete the following sayings:
‘ The Lower Burner is like a ______ ______’
‘ The Upper Burner is like a _____’
‘ The Middle Burner is like a ______ ______’.
- ‘The Upper Burner is like a mist’,
- ‘The Middle Burner is like a maceration chamber’,
- ‘The Lower Burner is like a drainage ditch.’
List the different Qi of the Three Burners, according to the threefold division of the body.
- Upper Burner: Gathering Qi (Zong Qi);
- Middle Burner: Nutritive Qi (Ying Qi);
- Lower Burner: Original Qi (Yuan Qi).
What function does the Triple Burner have in relation to the joints of the body?
The Triple Burner controls the entering and exiting of Qi and fluids in the joint cavities, which contributes to lubricating the synovial membranes.
On a mental–emotional level, what is the significance of the Triple Burner’s position as ‘hinge’ between the Greater Yang and Bright Yang channels?
The Triple Burner acts as a ‘hinge’ on a psychic level, providing a balance between the outgoing movement of relating to others, and the inward movement towards oneself.
The Original Qi represents:
a) The Essence ‘in action’ in the form of Qi.
b) The Essence ‘at rest’ in the form of Yin.
c) The Essence ‘in storage’ in the form of Jing.
a
The transformation of Gathering Qi into True Qi is due to:
a) The action of Liver Yang rising.
b) The action of Original Qi in the Upper Burner.
c) The action of Blood flowing freely in the chest.
b
The ascending/descending and entering/exiting of Qi in the Qi mechanism is controlled by:
a) The Fire of the Gate of Life.
b) The Triple Burner.
c) The Bladder’s function of Qi transformation.
b
The terms shu and tong are used to describe the Triple Burner’s influence on Body Fluids, which mean:
a) ‘Surge’ and ‘wash’.
b) ‘Flood’ and ‘empty’.
c) ‘Free flow’ and ‘free passage’.
c
Which point is best to influence the Triple Burner’s transformation of fluids in the Upper Burner?
a) Ren-5 Shimen.
b) Ren-9 Shuifen.
c) Ren-17 Shanzhong.
c
