Zang Fu study Flashcards
Which organ is related to a normal appetite and taste
The spleen’s function to transport and transform the food-essence is related to a normal appetite and taste
Which organ controls saliva?
The spleen.
Xian/Saliva is the fluid of the spleen.
Spittle is associated with which organ?
The kidney
Saliva vs. spittle
Saliva (of the spleen) is considered as a thin and clear fluid, compared to spittle (of the kidney) that is thick and turbid.
Overthinking may damage which organ?
The Spleen.
The spleen is related to pensiveness: overthinking may injure the spleen -> may result in poor appetite
What organ is the Gallbladder paired with?
Biao-Li relationship
The Liver is paired up with Gallbladder (Biao-Li or exterior-interior relationship)
What are the 3 main functions of the Liver?
And which is the most important?
Main functions:
*to maintain the free flow of Qi * (most important!)
to store the Blood
to control the tendons/sinews
Which organ regulates menstruation?
The Liver. (The Liver regulates blood)
Eye disorders are often treated through this organ
The Liver
What are the general features of the Fu Organs?
- Hollow
- Receive and move the wastes (the “impure”)
- Always filled and emptied
What are the general features of the Zang Organs?
- solid
- they produce, store and transform vital substances (the “pure”)
vital substances = blood, qi, body fluids
Where is the small intestine?
Located in the abdomen, connected with Stomach above and Large Intestine below (around belly button)
The ______ is the house of the kidney.
waist
location
What produces cerebral marrow?
The Kidney Essence
Which organ controls control sight, hearing, smell and taste?
Brain (extraordinary fu)
Which organ is called “the sea of marrow”?
The Brain
