Zang Fu Organs (Large Intestine) Flashcards
LI controls ___ and ___
Passage, Conduction
LI transforms ___ & reabsorbs ___.
Stools, Fluids
What are the clinical manifestations of LI-Qi Stagnation?
Abdominal distention and pain, constipation with bitty stools (pebbly), irritability, condition changes with mood
What is the tongue presentation of LI-Qi Stagnation?
Normal/Sl. red on the sides
What is the pulse of LI-Qi Stagnation?
Wiry on both rear positions
What are the pathological precursors of LI-Qi Stagnation?
LV-Qi Stagnation
What are the pathological developments from LI-Qi Stagnation?
LV-Qi Stagnation
What is the treatment principle for LI-Qi Stagnation?
Move Qi in LI
What are the clinical manifestations of Damp-Heat in the LI?
Abdominal pain, diarrhea with mucous and blood in stool, foul smelling stools, burning sensation in the anus, heaviness of body and limbs, low grade fever, sticky sweat, thirst w/o desire to drink, scanty-dark urine
What is the tongue presentation of Damp-Heat in the LI
Red, sticky yellow coating
What is the pulse of Damp-Heat in the LI?
Rapid-Slippery
What are the pathological precursors of Damp-Heat in the LI?
SP-Qi deficiency
What are the pathological developments from Damp-Heat in the LI?
D-H in the SI
SP-Qi Deficiency
What is the treatment principle for Damp-Heat in the LI?
Clear heat, resolve dampness, stop diarrhea
What are the clinical manifestations of Cold Invading LI?
Sudden onset of cramping, lower abdominal pain, watery diarrhea with pain, feeling of cold
What is the tongue presentation of Cold Invading LI?
Thick white coating
What is the pulse of Cold Invading LI?
Deep-Tight
What are the pathological precursors of Cold Invading LI?
SP-Yang Deficiency
What are the pathological developments from Cold Invading LI?
SP-Yang Deficiency
What is the treatment principle for Cold Invading LI?
Expel cold from LI, Warm the lower burner
What are the clinical manifestations for Collapse of LI/ LI Qi-Sinking?
Chronic diarrhea, anal prolapse, hemorrhoids, exhaustion after bowel movements, no appetite, cold limbs
What is the tongue presentation of Collapse of LI?
Pale
What is the pulse for Collapse of LI?
Deep-Fine-Weak
What are the pathological precursors of Collapse of LI?
SP-Qi Sinking
What are the pathological developments from Collapse of LI?
Sinking of Bladder Qi
What is the treatment principle for Collapse of LI?
Tonify ST and SP, Raise Qi