Week 1 Flashcards
what are the 5 types of shan qi
- cold
- watery
- qi
- foxy
- hard
what is shan qi
a collective term describing pain and swelling affecting the lower abdomen, groin and external genitalia - particularly the testes and scrotum; those parts of the body traversed by the liver channel.
Shan qi appears primarily in males due to the peculiarities of the male anatomy.
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- swollen, firm cold and retracted scrotum or testicles; in severe cases there is a stone like hardness
- testicular pain that is significantly improved with warmth
- cold intolerance
- white tongue coat; deep wiry pulse
Han Shan - repletion cold
what is the TP for someone with Han Shan - repletion cold
warm the liver channel and disperse cold
regulate qi & stop pain
what are some points we would use for Han Shan - repletion cold
LV 3, REN 6, KD 6, LV 1
same as vacuity cold
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- testicular coldness and distention
- lower abdominal coldness and pain which radiates to the testicles; better with warmth
- cold intolerance, cold or numb extremities
- tongue - pale with a white coat
- pulse - deep, thready & slow
Han Shan - vacuity cold
what is the TP for someone with Han Shan - vacuity cold
warm the liver and kidneys, move qi, disperse cold & stop pain
what are some points we could use for Han Shan - vacuity cold
LV 3, REN 6, KD 6, LV 1
same as repletion cold
which type of shan qi is characterized by coldness and firmness in the testicles
Han Shan - Cold Shan
which type of shan qi is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the scrotum, swollen veins in the scrotum or eczema
Shui Shan - Watery Shan
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- scrotum is swollen and edematous, or there is unilateral, well-defined fluid filled swelling & may or may not be painful
- dragging discomfort in testes
- watery splash when the lower abdomen is palpated
- scanty urination
- thin greasy tongue coat
- wiry pulse
Cold Damp Shui Shan (watery shan)
what would our TP be for someone with cold damp watery shan
expel pathogenic fluid, move qi; aid in the transformation of qi
what points would we use for someone with cold damp watery shan
LV 8, ST 28, SP 6, LV 1
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- scrotum is red, swollen, painful or itchy with a watery yellow discharge from the skin
- may present a fever
- concentrated urine
- irritability and restlessness
- greasy yellow tongue coat
- wiry and rapid pulse
Damp Heat Shui Shan (watery shan)
what would the TP be for someone with Damp Heat Shui Shan (watery shan)
clear heat
what points would we use for someone with damp heat shui shan (watery)
SP 9, LV 5, REN 3, KD 6, LV 1
which type of shan qi is characterized by distention and pain in the testicles and lower abdomen
Qi Shan
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- scrotum is bilaterally or unilaterally distended and swollen with pain radiating from or to the lower abdomen and/or the lumbar region
- condition is aggravated or initiated by anger, stress or emotional upset and is alleviated by relaxation
- may be other signs of depression, irritability, sighing, headaches, menstrual problems…etc
- pale or normal tongue with white coat
- wiry pulse
Liver Qi Stagnation - Qi Shan
what would the TP be for someone with LV Qi Stagnation - Qi Shan
soothe the liver and regulate qi
what points would we use on someone who has LV qi Stagnation - Qi Shan
REN 6, SP 6, LV 2, GB 41, LV 3
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- scrotum is swollen, dropped or distended, usually unilateral, with mild pain, discomfort or a dragging sensation
- aggravated or initiated by fatigue, overwork, poor appetite, fluid retention and loose stools
- pale and swollen tongue with tooth marks and thin coat
- weak or wiry pulse if there is pain
Qi Deficiency - Qi Shan
would would be the TP for someone with Qi Deficiency - Qi Shan
tonify the SP to raise qi
what points would we use for someone with qi deficiency - qi shan
DU 20, ST 36, REN 12, UB 20, LV 8, SP 6
which type of qi is characterized as: portion of the intestines which is intermittently squeezed through an aperture or weakness in the abdominal wall into the testicles
Hu Shan - Foxy Shan
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- part of the small intestine intermittently descends into the groin or scrotum through the inguinal canal, disappearing when the patient lies flat or when manually reduced; it appears when a patient stands, coughs or sneezes
- hernia may be large or small, changing from time to time. When present, there may or may not be distention and pain radiating into testes.
- no specific tongue or pulse
Hu Shan - Foxy Shan
what is the TP for someone with Hu Shan - Foxy Shan
sooth the liver & regulate qi
what points would we use for someone with Hu Shan - Foxy Shan
ST 29, ST 30, REN 4, ST 40, LV 12, LV 1, LV 3
the following presentation would describe which type of shan qi:
- scrotum or testicles are swollen and hard with loss of testicular sensation
- pale or slightly purplish tongue with thin or greasy white coat
- pulse is deep
Tui Shan - Hard Shan
what is the TP for someone with Tui Shan - Hard Shan
move qi, transform phlegm, soften hardness and disperse swelling
which points would we use for someone with Tui Shan - Hard Shan
LV 4, LV 5, SP 9, REN 3, LV 8, ST 29, UB 32, SP 6, LI 4
