ZangFu Flashcards
Functions of the Spleen
- Governs transformation and transportation
- Controls the ascending of Qi
- Contains the Blood within the vessels
- Produces Qi and Blood
- Controls the muscles
- Opens into the mouth and manifests onto the lips
- Houses the Yi (Intent and focus)
- Emotionally pertains to worry and pensiveness
Spleen dislikes Cold and Damp and prefers Dry but not too Dry!
Element of Spleen
Earth
Emotion associated with Spleen
Worry or Pensiveness
Spleen Opens Into
Mouth
Taste associated with Spleen
Sweet
Spleen Manifests In
Lips
Spleen Houses which Spirit
Yi
Tissues connected to Spleen
Muscles
Functions of Stomach
- Receive and digest food
Is naturally a dry organ, easily suffers from Heat
Functions of the Lungs
- The Lungs House the Po (Corporeal Soul)
- The Lungs Govern Qi and Respiration
- The Lungs Control the Descending and Dissemination of Qi
- The Lungs Regulate the Water Passages
- The Lungs Govern the Skin and Manifest in the Body Hair
- The Lungs Open into the Nose
- The Lungs Emotionally Pertain to Grief and Sadness
Element of Lungs
Metal
Emotion associated with Lungs
Grief, Sadness
Lungs open Into
Nose
Taste associated with Lungs
Pungent
Lungs Manifest In
Body Hair
Lungs House which Spirit
Po
Tissues associated with Lungs
Skin
Functions of Large Intestine
- Receive turbid substances from Small Intestine
- Absorb fluids
- Excrete impure
Emotionally is about letting go.
Functions of the Kidneys
- Governs the Primordial Yin and Yang of the body
- Stores the Jing and governs birth, development, growth, and reproduction
- Produces the marrow and governs the bones
- Govern the water metabolism
- Open into the ears and manifest in the hair
- Control the Lower Orifices
- House the Zhi (willpower and motivation)
- Emotionally pertain to fear and fright
Element of Kidneys
Water
Emotion associated with Kidneys
Fear
Kidneys open Into
Ears
Taste associated with Kidneys
Salty
Kidneys Manifest In
Head Hair
Kidneys House which Spirit
Zhi
Tissues associated with Kidneys
Bones, Bone Marrow
Functions of Bladder
- Receive and (temporarily) store fluids from other organs
- Send pure fluids to Kidneys
- Discharge impure fluids
Emotion associated with Bladder
Self Esteem
Functions of Liver
- Stores and regulates the blood
- Governs the free flow of qi
- Controls the tendons and sinews (through Blood)
- Manifest in the nails
- Opens into the eyes
- Houses the Hun (Ethereal Soul)
- Emotionally pertains to Anger
Element of Liver
Wood
Emotion associated with Liver
Anger, Frustration
Liver Opens Into
Eyes
Taste associated with Liver
Sour
Liver Manifests In
Nails
Liver Houses which Spirit
Hun
Tissues associated with Liver
Sinews, Tendons
Functions of Gall Bladder
- Store bile and excrete to aid digestion
- Aids in the free flow of Qi
- Nourishes Sinews & Tendons with Qi
Emotion associated with Gall Bladder
Having the courage to make decisions
Functions of the Heart
- Houses the Shen
- Governs the blood and controls the blood vessels
- Manifests in the complexion
- Opens into the tongue
- Emotionally pertains to Joy
- Sweat is the fluid of the Heart
Element of the Heart
Fire
Emotion associated with Heart
Joy, Mania
Heart Opens Into
Tongue
Taste associated with Heart
Bitter
Heart Manifests In
Complexion
Heart Houses which Spirit
Shen
Tissues associated with Heart
Blood Vessels
Functions of Pericardium
- Protect the heart by venting emotions
- Closely associated with Heart
- Houses the mind
Functions of the San Jiao
- Governs Qi
- Pathway for Yuan Qi
- Aids movement and metabolism of blody fluids