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Functions of the Spleen

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  1. Governs transformation and transportation
  2. Controls the ascending of Qi
  3. Contains the Blood within the vessels
  4. Produces Qi and Blood
  5. Controls the muscles
  6. Opens into the mouth and manifests onto the lips
  7. Houses the Yi (Intent and focus)
  8. Emotionally pertains to worry and pensiveness

Spleen dislikes Cold and Damp and prefers Dry but not too Dry!

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Element of Spleen

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Earth

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Emotion associated with Spleen

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Worry or Pensiveness

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Spleen Opens Into

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Mouth

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Taste associated with Spleen

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Sweet

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Spleen Manifests In

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Lips

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Spleen Houses which Spirit

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Yi

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Tissues connected to Spleen

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Muscles

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Functions of Stomach

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  1. Receive and digest food

Is naturally a dry organ, easily suffers from Heat

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Functions of the Lungs

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  1. The Lungs House the Po (Corporeal Soul)
  2. The Lungs Govern Qi and Respiration
  3. The Lungs Control the Descending and Dissemination of Qi
  4. The Lungs Regulate the Water Passages
  5. The Lungs Govern the Skin and Manifest in the Body Hair
  6. The Lungs Open into the Nose
  7. The Lungs Emotionally Pertain to Grief and Sadness
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Element of Lungs

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Metal

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Emotion associated with Lungs

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Grief, Sadness

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Lungs open Into

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Nose

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Taste associated with Lungs

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Pungent

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Lungs Manifest In

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Body Hair

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Lungs House which Spirit

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Po

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Tissues associated with Lungs

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Skin

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Functions of Large Intestine

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  1. Receive turbid substances from Small Intestine
  2. Absorb fluids
  3. Excrete impure

Emotionally is about letting go.

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Functions of the Kidneys

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  1. Governs the Primordial Yin and Yang of the body
  2. Stores the Jing and governs birth, development, growth, and reproduction
  3. Produces the marrow and governs the bones
  4. Govern the water metabolism
  5. Open into the ears and manifest in the hair
  6. Control the Lower Orifices
  7. House the Zhi (willpower and motivation)
  8. Emotionally pertain to fear and fright
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Element of Kidneys

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Emotion associated with Kidneys

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Kidneys open Into

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Taste associated with Kidneys

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Kidneys Manifest In

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Kidneys House which Spirit
Zhi
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Tissues associated with Kidneys
Bones, Bone Marrow
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Functions of Bladder
1. Receive and (temporarily) store fluids from other organs 2. Send pure fluids to Kidneys 3. Discharge impure fluids
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Emotion associated with Bladder
Self Esteem
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Functions of Liver
1. Stores and regulates the blood 2. Governs the free flow of qi 3. Controls the tendons and sinews (through Blood) 4. Manifest in the nails 5. Opens into the eyes 6. Houses the Hun (Ethereal Soul) 7. Emotionally pertains to Anger
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Element of Liver
Wood
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Emotion associated with Liver
Anger, Frustration
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Liver Opens Into
Eyes
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Taste associated with Liver
Sour
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Liver Manifests In
Nails
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Liver Houses which Spirit
Hun
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Tissues associated with Liver
Sinews, Tendons
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Functions of Gall Bladder
1. Store bile and excrete to aid digestion 2. Aids in the free flow of Qi 3. Nourishes Sinews & Tendons with Qi
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Emotion associated with Gall Bladder
Having the courage to make decisions
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Functions of the Heart
1. Houses the Shen 2. Governs the blood and controls the blood vessels 3. Manifests in the complexion 4. Opens into the tongue 5. Emotionally pertains to Joy 6. Sweat is the fluid of the Heart
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Element of the Heart
Fire
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Emotion associated with Heart
Joy, Mania
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Heart Opens Into
Tongue
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Taste associated with Heart
Bitter
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Heart Manifests In
Complexion
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Heart Houses which Spirit
Shen
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Tissues associated with Heart
Blood Vessels
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Functions of Pericardium
1. Protect the heart by venting emotions 2. Closely associated with Heart 3. Houses the mind
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Functions of the San Jiao
1. Governs Qi 2. Pathway for Yuan Qi 3. Aids movement and metabolism of blody fluids

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