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)
