Week 2 Flashcards
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, tinnitus, distending headache, sore weak lower back and knees, aggravation of symptoms with anger, irritability, bitter taste in mouth, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep
ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang
what kind of tongue and pulse will we see for ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang
tongue: red
pulse: wiry
what is the tx principle for someone with ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang
settle the liver, subdue the yang, nourish and supplement the liver and kidney
what points would we use for someone with ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang
UB 23, KD 3, UB 18, GB 20, LV 2
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, pale complexion, lusterless nails and lips, tiredness, disinclination to speak, palpitations, insomnia, loss of appetite, presentation often seen during recovery from severe illness or after a large blood loss
vacuity of qi and blood
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone with vacuity of qi and blood
tongue: pale
pulse: weak and thready
what would the tx principle be for someone with vacuity of qi and blood
fortify the spleen and stomach, supplement the qi and blood
what points would we use for someone with vacuity of qi and blood
UB 18, ST 36, REN 6, DU 20, UB 17, SP 6
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, listlessness, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, forgetfulness, weak aching lower back and knees, seminal emission, tinnitus, vexing heat in the five hearts
vacuity of kidney essence and yin
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone with vacuity of kidney essence and yin
tongue: red with little coating
pulse: thready, rapid, wiry
what would the tx principle be for someone with vacuity of kidney essence and yin
supplement the kidney & nourish the yin
what points would we use with someone who has vacuity of kidney essence and yin
DU 20, KD 3, ST 36, UB 18, UB 23, SP 6
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, listlessness, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, forgetfulness, weak aching low back and knees, seminal emissions and tinnitus, physical cold and cold extremities
vacuity of kidney essence and yang
what would the tongue and pulse look like or someone who has vacuity of kidney essence and yang
tongue: pale with white coating
pulse: deep, thready, forceless
what would the tx principle be for someone with vacuity of kidney essence and yang
supplement the kidney, assist the yang
what points would we use for someone with vacuity of kidney essence and yang
DU 20, UB 20, ST 36, UB 18, UB 23, REN 4
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, head heavy as if tightly bound, oppression in the chest, nausea, loss of appetite, sleepiness, fatigue
obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm damp
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone who has obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm damp
tongue: white, slimy coating
pulse: soggy or slippery
what would the tx principle be for someone with obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm damp
fortify the spleen, harmonize the stomach, dry dampness and dispel phlegm
what points would we use for someone with obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm damp
ST 8, ST 40, REN 12, PC 6, UB 20, ST 36
name the pattern:
dizziness and vertigo, head heavy as if tightly bound, oppression in the chest, nausea, headache, irritability, bitter taste in the mouth, distending sensation of the eyes, thirst without desire to drink
obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm fire
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone with obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm fire
tongue: yellow, slimy coating
pulse: slippery, wiry
what would the tx principle be for someone with obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm fire
transform phlegm, drain heat
what points would we use for someone with obstruction of the middle burner by phlegm fire
ST 8, ST 40, REN 12, PC 6, LV 2, GB 20
name the pattern:
sudden tinnitus and/or hearing loss - generally of short duration and clearly related to emotional upset, stress, or overindulgence in alcohol, tobacco, or heat-producing food; usually high pitched buzzing
violent headaches or migraines - usually temporal, dry mouth and throat, bitter taste in the mouth, restlessness, extreme irritability, insomnia, hypochondriac pain, constipation, concentrated urine, red eyes & complexion
liver fire
what kind of tongue and pulse would we have with liver fire
tongue: red, or red edges and yellow coat
pulse: wiry, rapid, and strong
what would the tx principle be for someone with liver fire
clear hat from the liver/gallbladder
what points would we use for someone with liver fire
SJ 17, SJ 3, SJ 5, GB 40, GB 20, GB 34, LV 3, LV 2, LI 5
name the pattern:
Tinnitus in one or both ears (with a sound like cicadas). There may be a feeling of blockage or pressure in the ears.
In some cases, there will be yellow purulent discharge-usually from one early only and associated with earache.
Loose or sluggish stools, fullness and heaviness in the head, fullness in the chest and epigastrium, nausea, poor appetite, poor sense of taste or bitter taste in the mouth, recurrent clearing of the throat or coughing with yellow sputum.
phlegm heat fire
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone with phlegm heat fire
tongue: red with thick greasy white coat or yellow coat
pulse: wiry and slippery or slippery and rapid
what would the tx principle be for someone with phlegm heat fire
clear heat and transform phlegm; harmonize the stomach and redirect qi downwards
what points could we use for someone with phlegm heat fire
SJ 21, SI 19, GB 2, SJ 17, SJ 3, ST 40, UB 20, PC 5, LU 7, SP 4, LI 4, SP 9
name the pattern:
persistent tinnitus and/or hearing loss; possibly associated with a dark or black discharge from the ear
possible earache or sharp pains
dark complexion; dark rings under the eyes
spider naevii on the face, neck and trunk
chronic headaches, hair loss, dizziness
blood stagnation
what would the tongue and pulse be for someone with blood stagnation
tongue: dark or purplish with brown or purple stasis spots and little or no coat
pulse: wiry or choppy and thready
what would the tx principle be for someone with blood stagnation
invigorate blood, eliminate blood stasis, clear and open the ear
what points would we use for someone with blood stagnation
*local tx most important
SJ 21, SI 19, SJ 17, GB 2, SP 6, SP 10, UB 17, GB 20, KD 3, GB 39
name the pattern:
gradual and progressive onset of tinnitus and/or hearing loss, sound of tinnitus is variable (sometimes high pitched and sometimes like holding a shell over the ear), dizziness, lower back weakness and pain, poor memory, loss of libido
kidney deficiency
when we see kidney deficiency signs + yin deficiency, what will the tongue and pulse be like?
tongue: red, dry with little or no coat
pulse: thready and rapid
when we see kidney deficiency signs + yang deficiency, what will the tongue and pulse be like?
tongue: pale, swollen and wet
pulse: deep, slow, thready
when we see kidney deficiency signs + qi deficiency, what will the tongue and pulse be like?
tongue: may be normal or pinkish and soft
pulse: KD position is deep and weak
what is the tx principle for all forms of kidney deficiency
tonify and strengthen the kidney and liver, (benefit the yin…or yang - depending)
what points would we choose for kidney deficiency + yin deficiency
UB 23, KD 3, KD 7, SI 19, GB 2, LU 7, KD 6
what points would we choose for kidney deficiency + yang deficiency
MOXA: UB 23, REN 4, DU 4, KD 3, GB 2, SJ 17, ST 36, SI 3, SI 4
