Week 1 Flashcards

1
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what are the 5 types of shan qi

A
  1. cold
  2. watery
  3. qi
  4. foxy
  5. hard
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what is shan qi

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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.

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3
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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
A

Han Shan - repletion cold

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what is the TP for someone with Han Shan - repletion cold

A

warm the liver channel and disperse cold

regulate qi & stop pain

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5
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what are some points we would use for Han Shan - repletion cold

A

LV 3, REN 6, KD 6, LV 1

same as vacuity cold

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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
A

Han Shan - vacuity cold

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7
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what is the TP for someone with Han Shan - vacuity cold

A

warm the liver and kidneys, move qi, disperse cold & stop pain

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what are some points we could use for Han Shan - vacuity cold

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LV 3, REN 6, KD 6, LV 1

same as repletion cold

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9
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which type of shan qi is characterized by coldness and firmness in the testicles

A

Han Shan - Cold Shan

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10
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which type of shan qi is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the scrotum, swollen veins in the scrotum or eczema

A

Shui Shan - Watery Shan

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11
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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
A

Cold Damp Shui Shan (watery shan)

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12
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what would our TP be for someone with cold damp watery shan

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expel pathogenic fluid, move qi; aid in the transformation of qi

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13
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what points would we use for someone with cold damp watery shan

A

LV 8, ST 28, SP 6, LV 1

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14
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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
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Damp Heat Shui Shan (watery shan)

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15
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what would the TP be for someone with Damp Heat Shui Shan (watery shan)

A

clear heat

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16
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what points would we use for someone with damp heat shui shan (watery)

A

SP 9, LV 5, REN 3, KD 6, LV 1

17
Q

which type of shan qi is characterized by distention and pain in the testicles and lower abdomen

A

Qi Shan

18
Q

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
A

Liver Qi Stagnation - Qi Shan

19
Q

what would the TP be for someone with LV Qi Stagnation - Qi Shan

A

soothe the liver and regulate qi

20
Q

what points would we use on someone who has LV qi Stagnation - Qi Shan

A

REN 6, SP 6, LV 2, GB 41, LV 3

21
Q

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
A

Qi Deficiency - Qi Shan

22
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would would be the TP for someone with Qi Deficiency - Qi Shan

A

tonify the SP to raise qi

23
Q

what points would we use for someone with qi deficiency - qi shan

A

DU 20, ST 36, REN 12, UB 20, LV 8, SP 6

24
Q

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

A

Hu Shan - Foxy Shan

25
Q

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
A

Hu Shan - Foxy Shan

26
Q

what is the TP for someone with Hu Shan - Foxy Shan

A

sooth the liver & regulate qi

27
Q

what points would we use for someone with Hu Shan - Foxy Shan

A

ST 29, ST 30, REN 4, ST 40, LV 12, LV 1, LV 3

28
Q

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
A

Tui Shan - Hard Shan

29
Q

what is the TP for someone with Tui Shan - Hard Shan

A

move qi, transform phlegm, soften hardness and disperse swelling

30
Q

which points would we use for someone with Tui Shan - Hard Shan

A

LV 4, LV 5, SP 9, REN 3, LV 8, ST 29, UB 32, SP 6, LI 4