Zang Fu Theory Flashcards
1
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Which zang organ controls the Sinews?
A
Liver
2
Q
Which zang organ controls the Blood Vessels?
A
Heart
3
Q
Which zang organ controls the Muscles and Four Limbs?
A
Spleen
4
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Which zang organ controls the Skin?
A
Lung
5
Q
Which zang organ produces Marrow, fills up the Brain, and controls Bones?
A
Kidney
6
Q
Which zang organ manifests in the Nails?
A
Liver
7
Q
Which zang organ manifests in the Complexion?
A
Heart
8
Q
Which zang organ manifests in the Lips?
A
Spleen
9
Q
Which zang organ manifests in the Body Hair?
A
Lung
10
Q
Which zang organ manifests in the Hair?
A
Kidney
11
Q
Which zang organ is associated with the Hun?
A
Liver
12
Q
Which zang organ is associated with the Shen?
A
Heart
13
Q
Which zang organ is associated with the Yi?
A
Spleen
14
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Which zang organ is associated with the Po?
A
Lung
15
Q
Which zang organ is associated with the Zhi?
A
Kidney
16
Q
Which zang organ is associated with Anger?
A
Liver
17
Q
Which zang organ is associated with Joy?
A
Heart
18
Q
Which zang organ is associated with Worry and Pensiveness?
A
Spleen
19
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Which zang organ is associated with Sadness?
A
Lung
20
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Which zang organ is associated with Fear and Fright?
A
Kidney
21
Q
Which organ governs water?
A
Kidney
22
Q
Which organ separates fluids?
A
Small Intestine
23
Q
Which organ is the official of irrigation?
A
San Jiao
24
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Which organ is the origin of fluids?
A
Stomach
25
Which organ stores blood, smoothes the flow of qi, controls sinews, manifests in the nails, opens into the eyes, and controls tears?
Liver
26
Which organ regulates Blood volume in relation to rest and activity?
Liver
27
Which organ regulates menstruation?
Liver
28
Which organ moistens eyes and sinews?
Liver
29
True or False? Normal LR Blood manifests as regular and normal menstruation.
True
30
Scanty periods or amenorrhea indicate what type of LR Blood pathology?
LR Blood Deficiency
31
Painful periods indicate what type of LR Blood pathology?
LR Blood Stasis
32
Heavy periods indicate what type of LR Blood pathology?
LR Blood Heat
33
What are the respective Yin and Yang aspects of Liver?
Yin aspect = stores Blood.
| Yang aspect = smoothes the flow of Qi.
34
Fill in the blank: Contract and relaxation of sinews and tendons depends on moisture from __ Blood.
LR Blood
35
True or False: Normal LR Blood manifests as supple sinews and tendons, and free movement.
True
36
Cramps, numbness, tingling indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Deficiency
37
Stiffness of sinews, rigidity, and pain indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Stasis
38
Convulsions and tremors indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Wind
39
Ridged, dry, brittle, and cracked nails indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Deficiency
40
Dark or purple nails indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Stasis
41
Blurred vision, floaters, myopia, and dry, gritty eyes indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Deficiency
42
Dry, gritty eyes indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Yin Deficiency
43
Painful eyeballs indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Blood Stasis
44
Watery eyes indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Yang Rising
45
Dry, bloodshot eyes (that may also be red, swollen, and painful) indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Fire
46
Moving eyeballs indicate what type of LR pathology?
LR Wind
47
LR controls tears. What is the difference between Basal tears and Reflex tears?
Basal tears lubricate the eyes. Reflex tears occur when a foreign body enters the eye.
48
Which of the spirits is the source of life dreams, vision, aims, projects, inspiration, creativity, ideas; coming and going of Shen?
Hun (Ethereal Soul), which is associated with the LR.
49
When LR Blood is _______, the Hun is firmly rooted and can help with a sense of direction in life.
normal
50
When LR Blood is _______, the Hun is not rooted and cannot give us as sense of direction in life.
weak
51
When LR Blood/Yin is ______ ______, the Hun may even leave the body temporarily at night during sleep or just before going to sleep.
very weak
52
Frustration, resentment, repressed anger, and rage are all associated with which emotion?
anger
53
Which emotion causes LR Qi Stagnation, LR Yang Rising, and LR Fire?
anger
54
These dreams reflect pathology of which organ?
Excess: dreams of being angry.
Deficiency: dreams of fragrant mushrooms; in the spring, drams of lying under a tree without being able to wake up; dreams of forests in the mountains.
LR
55
Which organ governs blood, controls the blood vessels, manifests in complexion, houses the mind (Shen), opens to the tongue, and controls sweat?
Heart
56
Food Qi transformed into Blood in which organ?
Heart
57
Which organ controls the circulation of Blood?
Heart
58
Hardening of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis) indicates what HT pathology?
HT Blood Stasis
59
Weak pulse or irregular heartbeat indicates what HT pathology?
HT Deficiency
60
A dull complexion indicates what HT pathology?
HT Blood Deficiency
61
A bright white complexion indicates what HT pathology?
HT Yang Deficiency
62
A purplish or dark complexion indicates what HT pathology?
HT Blood Stasis
63
A red complexion indicates what HT pathology?
HT Heat
64
When the HT is _____, Blood is _____: normal mental activity, a balanced emotional life, a clear consciousness, a good memory, keen thinking and good sleep.
HT is strong, Blood is abundant
65
When the HT is _____, Blood is _____: mental emotional problems (such as depression), poor memory, dull thinking, insomnia or somnolence, and in extreme cases, unconsciousness.
HT is weak, Blood is deficient
66
Spontaneous sweating indicates what HT pathology?
HT Qi/Yang Deficiency
67
Night sweating indicates what HT pathology?
HT Yin Deficiency
68
These dreams reflect pathology in which organ?
Excess: dreams of laughing.
Deficiency: dreams of mountains, fire, smoke; in the summer, dreams of volcanic eruptions.
HT
69
Which organ protects the HT, is related to the SJ channel, houses the mind (along with the HT), and may affect menstruation due to its relation to the Uterus Vessel?
PC
70
Which organ is related to the Ying stage of Wenbing?
PC (PC Heat; high fever and delirium)
71
Relationship problems can cause pathology in which organ?
PC
72
Which organ governs transformation and transportation, controls the ascending of Qi, controls Blood, controls the muscles and the four limbs, opens into the mouth and manifests in the lips, and controls saliva?
SP
73
Name the organs: ____ ascends Clear Yang and ___ descends Turbid Yin.
SP ascends Clear Yang. ST descends Turbid Yin.
74
Which organ's "lifting" effect keeps internal organs in place?
SP
75
Hemorrhages, varicose veins, black and blue marks, and anemia indicate what type of SP pathology?
SP Deficiency
76
Weak muscles and, in severe cases, atrophy, indicate what type of SP pathology?
SP Deficiency
77
No taste and/or no appetite indicate what type of SP pathology?
SP Deficiency
78
Sweet taste indicates what type of SP pathology?
Heat
79
Lips are an indicator of the state of which organ?
SP
80
What is the difference between saliva and spittle?
Saliva is associated with the SP; it is a thin and clear fluid.
Spittle is associated with the KD; it is a thick and turbid fluid.
81
Dull thinking, poor concentration and memory indicate what type of SP pathology?
SP Deficiency
82
Which 3 organs are related to memory?
SP: concentrating, studying, memorizing, schoolwork.
HT: clear thinking, long term memory.
KD: nourishes brain, influences short term memory.
83
Long term memory is related to the _____ organ, while short term memory is related to the _____ organ.
HT, KD
84
These dreams reflect pathology in which organ?
Excess: dreams of singing and being very heavy.
Deficient: dreams of being hungry; in late summer, dreams of building a house; dreams of abysses in mountains and of marshes.
SP
85
Which organ governs qi and respiration, controls the channels and blood vessels, controls diffusing and descending of qi and body fluids, regulates all physiological activities, regulates the water passages, controls the skin and the space between skin and muscles, manifests in the body hair, and opens into the nose?
LU
86
The LU diffuses Qi for what purpose? The LU descends Qi to which organ?
Diffuse Qi for Wei Qi.
| Descend Qi to KD.
87
The LU diffuses Body Fluids for what purpose? The LU descend Body Fluids to which organs?
Diffuse Body Fluids for sweating.
| Descend Body Fluids to KD/UB.
88
Spontaneous sweating indicates what kind of LU pathology?
LU Deficiency
89
True or False: The LU collects water throughout the body and sends fluids down to the KD and UB. Therefore a dysfunction in the LU may lead to edema.
True
90
True or False: The LU loves dryness.
False
91
Dry and scaly skin indicates what kind of LU pathology?
LU Deficiency
92
What is the cou li?
space between skin & muscles
93
Abnormal diffusing of the LU may manifest as what type of hair?
brittle & dry hair
94
Stuffy nose, loss of sense of smell, and sneezing indicate what kind of LU pathology?
LU Deficiency (LU opens to the nose)
95
Nose bleeds indicate what kind of LU pathology?
LU Heat
96
Which yin organ is affected by worry, grief, and sadness?
LU
97
What is the effect of worry on Qi?
| What is the effect of sadness and grief on Qi?
Worry knots Qi.
| Sadness and Grief deplete Qi.
98
What are signs and symptoms of worry, grief, and sadness affecting the LU?
chest tightness, slight breathlessness
99
Which organ stores essence, produces marrow, governs water, controls the reception of Qi, opens into ears, manifests on hair, and controls the two lower orifices?
KD
100
What are the Yin and Yang aspects of KD Jing?
Yin aspect: Essence
| Yang aspect: Ministerial Fire
101
True or False: Tian Gui (7 or 8 year life cycles) control birth growth, puberty, menopause, sex, reproduction, aging, and death.
True
102
Poor memory, poor concentration, dizziness, dull thinking, weak bones, and loose teeth indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency (since KD produces marrow)
103
Deafness or tinnitus indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency
104
Profuse or scanty urination indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency
105
Breathlessness, easy exhalation but difficult inhalation indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency
106
Thin, brittle, dry and dull hair; baldness; and early graying indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency (KD nourishes the hair and LR Blood also influences the hair)
107
What are the two lower orifices controlled by the KD?
urethra and anus
108
Urinary and/or fecal incontinence indicate what kind of KD pathology?
KD Deficiency
109
These dreams reflect pathology of which organ?
Excess: dreams of weeping, dreams of worry and fear, or crying and flying.
Deficiency: dreams of white objects or bloody killings; in autumn, battles/war; dreams of flying and seeing strange objects made of gold or iron.
LU
110
These dreams reflect pathology of which organ?
Excess: dreams that spine is detached from the body.
Deficiency: dreams of swimming after a shipwreck; in winter, one dreams of plunging in water and being scared; dreams of being immersed in water.
KD
111
Which organ is the army's general?
LR
112
Which organ is the monarch?
HT
113
Which organ is the ambassador?
PC
114
Which organ is the granary official?
SP
115
Which organ is the prime minister?
LU
116
Which organ is the strong official?
KD
117
Which organ is the official in charge of irrigation, and controls the water passages?
SJ
118
Which organ is the official in charge o receiving, being filled and transforming?
SI
119
Which organ stores and excretes bile, and controls decisiveness?
GB
120
Nausea, vomiting, and belching indicate what kind of GB pathology?
GB Dysfunction
121
True or False: The GB is the only Yang organ that does NOT deal with food, drink, and waste products.
True
122
Timidity, fearfulness, indecision, easily discouraged, and lack of drive indicate what kind of GB pathology?
GB Deficiency
123
True or False: GB makes decisions, and controls courage and initiative.
True
124
Which organ has an influence on the quality and length of sleep?
GB
125
Awakening early in the morning with inability to fall asleep again may indicate what kind of GB pathology?
GB Deficency
126
Depression may indicate what kind of GB pathology?
GB Deficiency - because the ascending of GB Qi stimulates LR Qi (Hun) to ascend
127
Slight mania may indicate what kind of GB pathology?
GB Excess - because the ascending of GB Qi stimulates LR Qi (Hun) to ascend
128
These dreams reflect pathology of which organ?
Deficiency: dreams of fights, trials and suicide.
GB
129
Which organ controls receiving and transforming, separates pure from impure fluids, and is involved with discernment?
SI
130
After the SI receives food and drink from the ST, it separates clear and turbid. Where is the clear sent? Where is the turbid sent?
Clear to SP.
| Turbid to LI and UB.
131
The ability to distinguish relevant issues with clarity before making a decision is the mental aspect of which organ?
SI
132
Which organ mobilizes Yuan Qi and controls the water passages and the excretion of fluids?
SJ
133
Which organ is the official in charge of irrigation, and therefore controls the transportation and excretion of fluids from the body?
SJ
134
Which fluids are excreted from the upper jiao, the middle jiao, and the lower jiao?
upper jiao: sweat
middle jiao: ST fluid
lower jiao: urine
135
The terms fog, froth, and ditch correspond with which of the three jiaos?
fog (sweat): upper jiao
froth (ST fluids): middle jiao
ditch (urine): lower jiao
136
SJ is generally ascribed a Fire nature. However, it can have a Wood nature as well. Please explain the Wood nature of SJ.
SJ has a wood nature with via its Shao Yang relationship with the GB. SJ assists the LR in ensuring the smooth flow of emotions.
137
Which organ controls receiving, controls the rotting and ripening of food, controls the transportation of food essences, is the origin of fluids, and easily suffers from Fire or Phlegm-Fire?
ST
138
True of False: ST is called the "great granary" and the "sea of food and drink"?
True
139
Which organ is the origin of Qi and Blood, as Food Qi (Gui Qi) is extracted in it?
ST
140
Strong ST Qi is a ___ prognosis. Weak ST Qi is a ___ prognosis.
strong ST Qi: good prognosis.
| weak ST Qi: poor prognosis.
141
Which organ transports food essence all over the body and particularly to the limbs?
ST
142
Fatigue and weak limbs indicates what type of ST pathology?
ST Deficiency
143
Which organ transports the Qi of the food to the pulse?
ST
144
Which organ transports "dirty damp" to the tongue, producing a normal coating?
ST
145
Which organ is the origin of fluids?
ST
146
ST Fluid Deficiency leads to ___ Deficiency.
Yin Deficiency
147
Mental confusion, severe anxiety, hypomania and hyperactivity indicate what type of ST pathology?
mild ST Fire
148
Shutting oneself in the house, closing all doors and widows, wanting to be by oneself, uncontrolled talking/laughing/singing, violent behavior, and taking off one's clothes (manic behavior) indicate what type of ST pathology?
severe ST Fire
149
True or False: The ST likes wetness and the SP like dryness.
True
150
Which organ controls passage and conduction, transforms stools and reabsorbs fluids, and influences our capacity for "letting go" and not dwelling on the past?
LI
151
These dreams reflect pathology of which organ?
Deficiency: dreams of open fields.
LI
152
These mental aspects are associated with which organ?
In adults: feeling of jealousy, suspicion, long-standing grudges.
In children: fears, anxieties or insecurities which leads to a sinking of UB Qi.
UB
153
Name the 6 extraordinary Yang organs.
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Uterus
Brain
Marrow
Bones
Blood Vessels
Gall Bladder
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154
True or False: All 6 of the extraordinary Yang organs are related to KD Essence.
False - all except the GB are related to KD Essence.
155
Which of the extraordinary Yang organs fills the bones, contributes to making Blood, and nourishes the Brain?
Marrow
156
Which of the extraordinary Yang organs controls intelligence, is the sea of Marrow, and controls the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and taste?
Brain
157
True or False: The Qi of GB gives the Ethereal Soul (Hun) the capacity for "movement."
True
