Zang Organs Flashcards
What is the function of Zang organs?
In charge of storing the vital substances
Explain the term Yang Xiang?
Description of what is inside the body, ZangFu organs.
What are the key functions of the Lungs?
Govern Qi and respiration Control channels and Blood vessels Control diffusing and descending Qi Regulate all physiological activities Regulate water passages Control the skin and spaces between the muscles Manifest in body hair Open to the nose, control nasal mucus House the corporeal soul Affected by worry, sadness and grief.
Explain how the Lungs govern respiration?
The lungs extract “Clean Qi” and combines with Gu - Qi from the spleen which forms Zong Qi (gathering Qi).
The kidney works with the lungs to control and regulate breathing.
How do the lungs regulate water passages?
- Respiration (fluid to mist)
- Sweating
- Urination
What is the main direction of the lungs?
Descending.
What is the Corporeal Soul?
Po
Most physical and human being part of the soul. The Po is yin compared to the Hun (ethereal soul).
Po dies with the death of the body. Associated with sensations and movements.
What is the smell and sound of the lungs?
Smell: Rotten
Sound: Weeping
How is defensive Qi related to the lungs?
It protects against pathogenic factors. Tonifying the lungs with strengthen defensive Qi.
What organ is the lung paired with?
Large Intestine.
Associated with Metal & Autumn.
What are the functions of the Spleen?
Governs transformation & transportation Controls ascending of Qi Controls blood Controls muscles and 4 limbs Opens to the mouth Nourish the flesh
What is Yi?
The intellect.
Thinking, studying, memorising and focusing.
What are the 5 spiritual aspects?
Mind (Shen) Heart Ethereal Soul (hun) liver Corporeal soul (po) lungs Willpower (zhi) kidneys Intellect (yi) spleen
How does the spleen support the production of blood?
Food Qi is transported by the spleen to the lungs where governing qi ascends to the heart to form blood.
What organ is paired with the Spleen?
Stomach.
Earth element.
What taste, sound and smell is associated with the Spleen?
Smell: Fragrant
Taste: Sweet
Sound: singing
How does the Spleen assist digestion?
Assists the stomach by transforming and transporting food essences.
Spleen is the essential organ in the production of Gu Qi
How does the spleen relate to the fluids?
Controls the transformation, separation and movement of fluids. If fluids are not transformed or transported, dampness may occur.
What are the functions of the heart?
Governs Xue (blood) Houses the mind (Shen) Opens into the tongue Controls sweat and blood Manifests in the complexion (red) Related to joy Emperor or monarch
What is the taste, smell and sound associated with the heart?
Smell: scorched
Taste: Bitter
Sound: Laughing
How does the heart govern blood?
Transformation of Gu Qi into Blood.
Controls downward movement of Qi.
Circulation of blood in the blood vessels.
Blood provides nourishment.
What is Shen?
Wherever Blood goes, Shen goes.
Shen + Blood = Yin and Yang
mind / spirit
How does the heart control sweat?
Blood and body fluids mutually interchange.
Deficient heart qi or heart-yang may induce sweating.
What are the functions of the pericardium?
Pericardium is the membrane wrapping around the heart.
Protects the heart.
Governs blood and houses Shen
Pericardium points can invigorate the blood, cool blood and stimulate the mind.
What are the functions of the liver?
Stores blood Ensures smooth flow of Qi Controls sinews & tears Anger Houses the ethereal soul (hun) Opens into the eyes "army general"
What organ is the heart paired with?
Small intestine.
Fire.
What organ is paired with the Liver?
Gall bladder
Wood
What is the taste, smell and sound of the liver?
Taste: Sour
Smell: rancid
Sound: Shouting
How does the liver ensure smooth flow of qi?
To all the body, in all organs in all directions.
Element of Wood, capacity to expand.
What is the function of liver blood?
Nourishing of the sinews.
Defense against external pathogens
Capacity of energy and recovery
Regulates the volume of blood.
What is the ethereal soul (hun)?
Is Yang in nature compared to the Corporeal soul
Capacity of direction and decision making.
What are the functions of the Kidneys?
Store essence: govern birth, reproduction and development Produce marrow Govern water House will power (zhi) Control the gate of life and spittle Kidneys open to the ears
What organ is the kidney paired with?
Bladder.
Water.
What is the taste, smell and sound of the kidneys?
Smell: putrid
Sound: groaning
Taste: salty
How do the kidneys govern water?
In the form of body fluids.
Transform and transport.
What is Gate of Life?
Ming Men Motive force. Physiological fire essential for all life. Root of Yuan Qi. source of fire for all internal organs
What essence does the kidney store?
Pre natal Jing: from parents at conception
Post natal Jing: from food substances
What is Kidney Yin
What is Kidney Yang
Kidney Yin: fundamental substance for birth, growth and reproduction
Kidney Yang: Represent physiological activity that transforms kidney yin. Is essential to provide heat for all of the kidney functions.
What is Zhi / Willpower?
Our capacity for determination and motivation
How does fear impact the kidneys?
Descends, involuntary urination.
