Week 10 Zang Fu LU, LI, ST, SP Flashcards
Lungs govern
Qi and Respiration
Lung open into
the nose
Lungs manifest in the
body hair
Lungs are affected by which emotions?
worry, grief, sadness
Lungs house the
corporeal soul
Lungs control (4)
- Channels and Blood Vessels
- Diffusing and Descending of Qi and
Body Fluids - Skin and the Cou Li
- Nasal Mucous
Lungs regulate (2)
- All physiological activities
- Water passages
- Channels and Blood Vessels
- Diffusing and Descending of Qi and
Body Fluids - Skin and the Cou Li
- Nasal Mucous
Lungs
- All physiological activities
- Water passages
Lungs
Influential point of the vessels
Lung 9
Opening and closing of pores
Lungs
Lung smell
Rotten
Lung color
White
Lung taste
Pungent
Lung climate
Dry
Lung sound
Weeping
Lung dreams
shi = weeping, worry, fear, crying and flying
xu = white objects, bloody killings, flying and
seeing strange objects made of gold or iron
The lungs control the
100 vessels
the lungs loathe
cold
The lungs govern the
voice
Lungs pathology
- Qi xu (weak voice, SOB)
- Pallor
- Thin Chest
- Sadness
- Skin problems like eczema
- Atopic constitution (allergic asthma and eczema)
- Phlegm
- Exterior Invasions (averse to Cold, sneezing, runny nose)
- No gynecological connection
Empty Lung Patterns
EMPTY PATTERNS:
- LU Qi Xu
- LU Dryness
- LU Yin Xu
- LU Yin Xu with Xu Heat
easily catches colds, spontaneous sweats
slight SOB, slight cough, weak voice, dislikes speaking
bright pale complexion, tiredness, dislike of cold
T: Pale P: Empty, esp R. cun
Lung qi xu
dry cough, hoarse voice
dry skin, dry throat, dry mouth, thirst
T: Dry P: Empty, esp R. cun
Lung Dryness
dry cough with scanty sputum, weak and hoarse voice, tickly throat
dry mouth and throat, night sweats
thin body or thin chest
dislike of speaking
T: Normal color, dry without coating (or with rootless coating) in the
front part
Lung Yin xu
feeling of heat in the evening
afternoon fever, five palm heat, malar flush
T: Red without coating P: Floating-Empty and Rapid
LU Yin Xu with Xu Heat
Lung Full Exterior Patterns
EXTERIOR:
- Invasion by Wind-Cold
- Invasion by Wind-Heat
- Invasion by Wind-Water
Lung Full Interior Patterns
INTERIOR:
- LU Heat
- Damp-Phlegm in the LU
- Cold-Phlegm in the LU
- Phlegm-Heat in the LU
- Dry-Phlegm in the LU
-Phlegm-Fluids obstructing the LU
exterior ssxs (aversion to cold, fever, body aches, sneezing)
cough, blocked or runny nose with clear watery discharge, slight breathlessness
itchy throat, occipital headache
T: thin white coat P: Floating-Tight
Invasion of wind cold
exterior ssxs
cough, blocked or runny nose with yellow discharge
sore throat, swollen tonsils
slight thirst, slight sweating, headache
T: slightly Red on the sides in the chest areas or the front part P: Floating-Rapid
Invasion by wind heat
aversion to wind, fever, cough, slight breathlessness
sudden swelling of the eyes and face gradually spreading to the whole body
bright shiny complexion, scanty and pale urination
T: sticky white coat P: Floating-Slippery
Invasion by wind water
chest ache, feeling of heat, flaring nostrils, thirst
Lung Heat
phlegm/damp ssxs, chronic cough coming bouts with lots of sticky sputum that is easy to
expectorate, dislike of lying down pasty white complexion
Damp-Phlegm in the LU
phlegm/damp ssxs, white watery sputum, worse with cold
Cold-Phlegm in the LU
phlegm/damp ssxs, heat ssxs, barking cough with lots of sticky yellow or green sputum
Phlegm-Heat in the LU
phlegm/damp ssxs, dry cough with occasional scanty sputum, pasty dry complexion
Dry-Phlegm in the LU
phlegm/damp ssxs, white watery sputum, splashing sounds in the chest, vomiting white watery frothy
sputum, cough brought on by a scare
Phlegm-Fluids obstructing the LU
LI control
passage and conduction
LI Transforms_____ and reabsorbs_________
stool and reabsorbs fluid
LI mental aspect
capacity for letting go and
not dwelling in the past
LI Dreams
xu = open fields
LU and LI patterns
- LU Qi xu = constipation
- LI fx impaired = breathlessness
- LI also influences the skin
- LU Qi xu affects LI how?
= constipation
- LI fx impaired affects lungs how?
breathlessness
- LI also influences the______
skin
LI is affected by
Exterior pathogenic factor
(cold and damp)
Emotional strain
(sad, angry, and worry)
diet
- Exterior Pathogenic Factors:
1. Cold - abdominal pain and diarrhea
2. Dampness - be careful sitting on damp ground
LI
LI Full Patterns
- Damp Heat in the LI
- Heat in the LI
- Heat Obstructing the LI
- Cold Invading the LI
- Qi Stag in the LI
abdominal pain not relieved by BM, mucous and blood in the stool, scanty dark
urine
diarrhea, abdominal fullness, stinky stool, burning anus, fever is severe, sticky
sweat, thirst w/o desire, T: red w sticky Y. coat, P: slippery, rapid
Damp Heat in the LI
constipation with dry stools, burning in the mouth, burning and swollen anus, scanty
urine, dry tongue coat
T: thick Y. coat (or brown or black), P: full, rapid
Heat in the LI
high or tidal fever, abdominal distention and pain that is worse with pressure
constipation, burning anus, sweaty limbs, vomiting, thirst, delerium
T: red body with thick, dry Y or brown-black coat, P: deep-full
Heat Obstructing the LI
sudden cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea with pain,
cold sensation in abdomen
feeling of cold, T: thick white coat, P: deep-tight
Cold Invading the LI
constipation with bitty stools, condition that worsens with
mood
irritability, abdominal distention and pain, T: normal or
slight red on the sides, P: wiry B/L chi
Qi Stag in the LI
LI Empty Patterns
- LI Dry
- LI Cold
- Collapse of LI
dry stools that are difficult to expel
dry mouth and throat, thin body, foul breath, dizzy
T: dry, pale or red, rootless coat, P: fine
LI Xu Dry
loose stools like duck droppings, borborygmus
dull abdominal pain, pale urine, cold limbs
T: pale, P: deep-weak
LI Xu Cold
prolapse of the anus, hemorrhoids, tired after a BM, desire for abdominal massage
chronic diarrhea, cold limbs, no appetite, mental exhaustion, desire for warm beverages
T: pale, P: deep-fine-weak
Collapse of LI
Types of stool
- Mucous and Blood in the stool
- Constipation w/ Dry stools
- Constipation
- Diarrhea w/ pain
- Constipation w/ bitty stools
- Dry stools that are difficult to discharge
- Loose stools like duck droppings
- Chronic Diarrhea
The stomach controls
- Receiving
- Rotting and Ripening
- Transportation of Food Essences
- Descending of Qi
The stomach is the origin of
fluids
Stomach mental aspect
easily suffers from shi = shutting oneself in the house;
closing all the doors and windows; wanting to be by
oneself; uncontrolled talking, laughing or singing; violent
behavior; taking off ones clothes . . . aka manic behavior
(can also present in less mild forms)
* mental confusion, severe anxiety, hypomania and
hyperactivity
Stomach Dreams
Dreams: xu = having a large meal
Stomach affected by
diet
emotional strain (worry, mental work, anger)
Ext. pathogen (cold)
Stomach empty patterns
- ST Qi xu
- ST xu and Cold
- ST Yin xu
uncomfortable epigastrium, tired (esp. in the am)
no appetite, no taste sensation, loose stool, weak limbs
T: pale, P: empty, esp. at R. guan
ST Qi xu
discomfort or dull pain in the epigastrium that’s better after eating and with pressure or massage
vomiting clear fluid
no appetite, no thirst, preference for warmth, cold and weak limbs
tired, pale complexion
T: pale and wet, P: deep-weak-slow esp. at R. guan
ST xu and Cold
light hunger with no desire to eat
dry stool, constipation, dull or slight burning pain in epigastrium, slight fullness after eating
dry mouth and throat esp. in the afternoon and with desire for small sips
T: no coat in the center, rootless, normal color, P: floating and empty R. guan
ST Yin xu
ST full patterns
- ST Qi Rebelling upwards
- ST Qi Stag
- Stasis of Blood in the ST
- Retention of Food in the ST
- Damp-Heat in the ST
- Cold Invading
- ST Fire or Phlegm Fire
difficulty swallowing
nausea, vomiting, belching hiccup
T: no change, P: tight or wiry at R. guan
ST Qi Rebelling upwards
epigastric pain and distention, irritability
nausea, vomiting, belching, hiccup
T: no change or red sides of center, P: wiry R. guan
ST Qi Stag
severe stabbing epigastric pain, maybe worse at night and with pressure
nausea, vomiting, hematemesis, vomiting of coffee grounds
T: purple, P: wiry
Stasis of Blood in the ST
fullness, pain and distention in the epigastrium that gets better with vomiting, nausea and vomiting of
sour fluids, belching, foul breath, insomnia, poor appetite, loose stools or constipation
T: thick white or yellow coat, P: full-slippery
Retention of Food in the ST
feeling of fullness and pain in the epigastrium, heavy feeling, facial pain, blocked nose or thick sticky
yellow discharge, thirst without desire, nausea, heat feeling, dull-yellow complexion, sticky taste
T: red with sticky Y. coat, P: slippery-rapid
Damp-Heat in the ST
sudden severe pain in the epigastrium, cold . . . vomiting of clear fluid, nausea, prefers warmth, feels
worst after swallowing cold things which and quickly vomits them back up
T: thick white coat, P: deep-tight-slow
Cold Invading
burning epigastric pain. intense thirst with desire for cold, mental restlessness, bleeding gums,
dry stools, dry mouth, mouth ulcers, sour regurgitation, nausea and vomiting soon after eating,
excessive hunger, foul breath, heat feeling
T: red center, dry yellow or even black yellow coat, P: rapid and slightly overflowing R. guan
ST Fire
burning epigastric pain. intense thirst with desire for cold, mental restlessness, bleeding gums,
dry stools, dry mouth, mouth ulcers, sour regurgitation, nausea and vomiting soon after eating,
excessive hunger, foul breath, heat feeling
a feeling of oppression of the chest and epigastrium, mucus in the stools, expectoration of
phlegm, mental derangement
T: red with a sticky yellow coat, P: rapid, slippery, overflowing
Phlegm Fire in the ST
The spleen governs
Transportation and Transformation
The spleen controls
- Ascending of Qi (clear Yang up, turbid Yin down)
- Blood
- Muscles and the four limbs
- Saliva
- Raising of Qi (lifting affect to counter prolapse)
The spleen opens into the________ and manifests on the ________
mouth and manifests on the lips
The spleen houses the
yi, intillect
The spleen affected by
Pensiveness
The spleen smell
Fragrant
Spleen color
Yellow
Spleen taste
Sweet
Spleen climate
Dampness
Spleen sound
Singing
Spleen dreams
- xu = being hungry; in late
summer; building a house;
abysses in mountains; marshes - shi = singing and being very
heavy
Spleen governs
4 limbs
Spleen transforms fluid in the
stomach
Spleen is the root of
the post heaven qi
Spleen is the origin
of birth and development
Spleen raises
clear yang upwards
Spleen loathes
damp
Spleen likes
dry
Spleen affected by
pathogenic factors (damp)
Emotions (pensive, worry)
Diet ( likes dry warm food)
- tiredness
- tendency to obesity
- emotional tendency to depression
- dull-yellow complexion
- digestive disorders
- abdominal distention
Spleen
SP Qi xu
- SP Yang xu
- SP Qi sinking
- SP not controlling Blood
- SP Blood xu
Empty Spleen Pattern
poor appetite, slight abdominal distention after eating
loose stools, lassitude
pale complexion, weak limbs, tendency to obesity
desire to lie down
T: pale, P: empty
SP Qi xu
+ desire to lie down curled up, feeling cold, cold limbs,
edema
T: pale and wet, P: deep-weak
Sp Yang Xu
+ depression, bearing down sensation in the abdomen,
prolapsed stomach, uterus, anus or bladder, frequent
and urgent urination, menorrhagia
T: pale, P: weak, missing distal 1/3 of guan
SP Qi sinking
+ pale sallow complexion, depression, blood spots under the skin,
hematuria, hematochezia, excessive uterine bleeding
T: pale, P:weak or fine
SP not controlling Blood
+ dull pale complexion, thin body, scanty periods, amenorrhea,
insomnia, joint aches
T: pale, thin and slightly dry, P: choppy or fine
SP Blood xu
Spleen full patterns
- Cold-Dampness invading the SP
- Damp-Heat invading the SP
poor appetite, full feeling in epigastrium or abdomen or both, cold in the
epigastrium that’s better with heat, heavy head and body, sweetish or absent
taste, no thirst, loose stools, lassitude, tiredness, nausea, edema, dull white
complexion, excessive vaginal discharge
T: pale with sticky white coat, P: slippery, slow
Cold-Dampness invading the SP
fullness in epigastrium or abdomen or both, epigastric or abdominal pain,
heaviness, thirst without desire, nausea, vomiting, sticky loose stools, burning
anus, scanty dark urine, low grade fever, sticky sweat, dull HA with a heavy
head, dull yellow tangerine peel complexion, yellow sclera, oily sweat, bitter
taste, itchy skin or skin eruptions (papules or vesicles)
T: red with sticky Y. coat, P: slippery, rapid
Damp-Heat invading the SP
