300 Hr Flashcards by Christopher George

Yin meridians start with:

Wood

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Yang meridians start with:

Metal

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Influential Point of Bones:

BL-11; T1

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Influential Point of Blood:

BL-17; T7

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Influential Point of Zang (Yin) Organs:

LV-13

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Influential Point of Fu (Yang) Organs:

CV-12

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Influential Point of Qi:

CV-17

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Influential Point of Tendons (Muscle, Tendon, Lig):

GB-34

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Influential Point of Blood Vessels:

LU-9

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Influential Point of Marrow:

GB-39

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Shen: The Lungs house the

Po (Corporeal Soul)

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Shen: The Liver houses the

Hun (Ethereal Soul)

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Shen: The Spleen houses the

Yi (Intellect)

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Shen: The Kidney houses the

Zhi (Will Power)

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Shen: The Heart houses the

Shen (Mind)

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Name the 8 Extraordinary Vessels

Du Mai, Ren Mai, Dai (Belt/Girdle), Chong (Penetrating), Yang Qiao (Stepping), Yin Qiao (Stepping), Yang Wei (Linking), Yin Wei

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Confluent point of Du Mai

SI-3

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Confluent point of Ren Mai

LU-7

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Confluent point of Dai

GB-41

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Confluent point of Chong

SP-4

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Confluent point of Yang Qiao

BL-62

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Confluent point of Yin Qiao

KI-6

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Confluent point of Yang Wei

TW-5

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Confluent point of Yin Wei

PC-6

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Extra Vessel Pair of BL-62 and SI-3

Yang Qiao Du

Extra Vessel Pair of LU-7 and KI-6

Yin Qiao Ren

Extra Vessel Pair of GB-41 and TW-5

Yang Wei Dai

Extra Vessel Pair of SP-4 and PC-6

Yin Wei Chong

Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the raising of Qi

Spleen

Zang (Yin) Organs: Governs Qi

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the grasping of Qi

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs: Ensures the smooth flow of Qi

Liver

Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls descending and diffusing of Qi

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls ascending of Qi

Spleen

Zang (Yin) Organs: Controls the Blood

Spleen

Zang (Yin) Organs: Governs the Blood

Heart

Zang (Yin) Organs: Stores the Blood

Liver

Shen: focused on goals set with determination

Zhi (Kidney)

Shen: Capacity for planning our lives and finding a sense of direction

Hun (Liver)

Shen: Responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorizing, focusing and generating ideas

Yi (Spleen)

Shen: Responsible for sharp and clear sensations

Po (Lung)

Shen: Responsible for many mental activities

Shen (Heart)

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls tears

Liver

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls saliva

Spleen

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls descending and diffusing of body fluids

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls sweat

Heart

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls spittle

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Controls nasal mucus

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Fluids: Governs water

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the muscles and four limbs

Spleen

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the two lower orifices

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the channels and blood vessels

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the bones

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Regulates the water passages

Lung

Zang (Yin) Organs Body Tissues: Controls the sinews

Liver

Zang (Yin) Organs Jing: Stores the Jing

Kidney

Zang (Yin) Organs Jing: Controls the Ming Men

Kidney

Invades Lung's Wei Qi

External Wind

Invades channels of the face

External Wind

Invades any channels, settles in joints

External Wind

Affects some internal Organs (Liver)

External Wind

- Aversion to cold - Severe occipital stiffness and ache - Sneezing - Cough - Absence of sweat - Lack of thirst - Runny nose with water mucus - Fever (mild) - Pulse: Floating, tight - Tongue: unchanged or thin white coat

Wind-Cold

- Aversion to cold - Itchy, sore throat - Fever (pronounced) - Thirst - Sneezing, cough - Runny nose, yellow mucus - Pulse: Rapid, floating - Tongue: red sides/tip, then white/yellow coat

Wind-Heat

- Aversion to cold - Occipital stiffness - Fever - Body and muscle aches - Swollen neck glands - Feeling of heaviness - Nausea - Swollen joints - Sweating - Pulse: Floating, slippery

Wind-Dampness

- Fever - Dry cough - Slight fear of cold - Sore throat - Slight sweating, so mostly dry skin - Nose, mouth, throat dry - Pulse: Floating, rapid - Tongue: dry, thin white coat

Wind-Dryness

- Aversion to cold - Cough with profuse white, watery mucus - Fever - Sweating - Edema, especially face - Lack of thirst - Swollen face and eyes - Pulse: Floating

Wind-Water

Tai Yang (Greater Yang) Hand and Foot

SI and BL

Yang Ming (Bright Yang) Hand and Foot

LI and ST

Shao Yang (Lesser Yang) Hand and Foot

TW and GB

Tai Yin (Greater Yin) Hand and Foot

LU and SP

Shao Yin (Lesser Yin) Hand and Foot

HT and KI

Jeu Yin (Terminal Yin) Hand and Foot

PC and LV

Treatment of Wind Invasion

- Moxibustion - Acupuncture - Cupping - Gua Sha - Chinese Herbs

List the 5 Fundamental Substances

1. Qi 2. Blood 3. Body Fluids 4. Jing (Essence) 5. Shen (Mind)

Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Qi

Energy subtle as vapor, dense as rice | BPEMEPF > Bi-Polar Electro-Magnetic Energetical Power Flow

Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Blood

Material form of Qi in vessels. Foundation of shen

Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Body Fluids

Jin Ye. Most material form

Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Jing

Essence. Derived from parents. Stored in the Kidney

Explain the 5 Fundamental Substances: Shen

Mind. Least material form of Qi

Describe how Zhen (True) Qi is formed [Formula]

Gu Qi (Food Qi) + Kong Qi (Air Qi) = Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) > Zong Qi + Yuan Qi (Original Qi) = Zhen Qi (True Qi)

Name the 6 Functions of Qi

1. Transforming 2. Transporting 3. Holding 4. Raising 5. Protecting 6. Warming

Name the 3 Functions of Blood

1. Nourishes and moistens 2. Protects from febrile pathogens 3. Provides material foundation for the mind (Shen)

Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats chronic constitutional problems?

Yin Wei Chong (Yin Linking and Penetrating)

Which Extraordinary Vessel pair strengthens Wei Qi?

Yang Wei Dai (Yang Linking and Girdle)

Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats problems of female fluid metabolism?

Yin Qiao Ren (Yin Stepping and Directing/Conception)

Which Extraordinary Vessel pair treats musculoskeletal problems?

Yang Qiao Du (Yang Stepping and Governing)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart governs (vital substance)

Blood

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart controls (tissue, 1 of 5 energetic layers)

Blood Vessels

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart manifests in/on

Complexion

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart Houses (2nd Vital Substance)

Shen (Mind)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart related to (emotion)

Joy

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart opens to (sense organ)

Tongue

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Heart controls (3rd Vital Substance)

Sweat

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver ensures (Vital Substance)

Smooth flow of Qi

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver stores (2nd Vital Substance)

Blood

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver controls (body tissue)

Sinews

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver opens to (sense organ)

Eyes

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver manifests in/on (part of body)

Nails

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver controls (3rd Vital Substance)

Tears (lubricating tears)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver Houses (4th Vital Substance)

Hun (Ethereal Soul)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Liver is affected by (emotion)

Anger

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs govern (vital substance)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs controls (body tissue)

channels and blood vessels

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs controls the descending and diffusing of (2 vital substances)

Qi and Body Fluids

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs regulates all

physiological activities

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs regulates the

Water passages

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs control (body tissues - 2)

Skin and Cou Li Space

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs opens to (sense organ)

Nose

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs manifest in/on (part of body)

Body hair

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs Houses (3rd Vital Substance)

Po (Corporeal Soul)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Lungs are affected by (emotion)

Worry, Grief, Sadness

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen governs

Transformation and Transportation

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls the ascending of (vital substance)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls the raising of (2nd vital substance)

Blood

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls

Muscles and the four limbs

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen opens to (part of the body)

Mouth

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen manifests in/on (sense organ)

Lips

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen controls (4th Vital Substance)

Saliva

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen Houses (5th Vital Substance)

Yi (Intellect)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Spleen is affected by (emotion)

Pensiveness, Apprehension

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys store (Vital Substance)

Jing (Essence)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys produce marrow, fill the brain, and control (body tissue)

Bone

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys govern

Water

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control reception/grasping of (2nd Vital Substance)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys open to (sense organ)

Ears

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys manifests in/on (part of the body)

Head hair

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control (3rd Vital Substance)

Spittle

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control the two (part of body)

Lower Orifices

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys Houses (4th Vital Substance)

Zhi (Will Power)

Functions of the Zang (Yin) Organs: The Kidneys control the

Ming Men

The Ming Men/Minister of Fire/Gate of Life acts like a

Pilot light for all the organs

The Spleen needs the Ming Men to

Transform and Transport

The Stomach needs the Ming Men to

Ripen and Rotten, Receiving, Transporting

The Heart needs the Ming Men to

House the Shen (Mind)

The Lungs need the Ming Men to

Descend and diffuse the Qi

The Liver needs the Ming Men to

Ensure the free flow of Qi

The Small Intestine and Large Intestine needs the Ming Men to

Move food and stool

The Triple Burner needs the Ming Men to

Mobilize the Yuan Qi and Fluid

The Urinary Bladder needs the Ming Men to

Transform urine

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls (1)

Receiving (Appetite)

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls (2)

Rotting and Ripening of food

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls the transportation of

Food Essences

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach controls the Descending of

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Stomach is the Origin of

Fluids (In the body)

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Small Intestine controls

Receiving and transforming (separates the pure from the turbid)

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Small Intestine separates

Fluids

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Large Intestine controls (2)

Passage and conduction

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Large Intestine transforms (2)

Stools and reabsorbs fluids

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder stores and excretes

Bile

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder controls (emotion)

Decisiveness

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Gall Bladder controls the

sinews

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The Urinary Bladder removes water by

Qi Transformation

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao mobilizes the

Yuan Qi (Original Qi)

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao controls the transportation and penetration of

Functions of the Fu (Yang) Organs: The San Jiao controls the _____ passages and excretion of _____.

Water, fluids

Name 3 characteristics of Invasion of Exterior Wind as understood by TCM

1. Sudden onset 2. Changes rapidly 3. Stiffness, numbness/tingling, tremor, sudden itching of skin

Name the differentiating symptoms between Wind Cold and Wind-Heat Invasions

Wind-Cold: Severe occipital stiffness and ache | Wind-Heat: Itchy, sore throat

Name the TCM modalities that can treat Exterior Wind Invasion

1. Acupuncture 2. Tui Na 3. Moxibustion 4. Cupping 5. Herbs

List the acupuncture points located on the back that expel Exterior Wind Invasion (6):

``` GB-20 GB-21 BL-62 SI-3 BL-12 GV-14 ```

List the acupuncture points located on the front that expel Exterior Wind Invasion (6):

``` BL-2 BL-4 (controls the nose) BL-6 LI-20 LI-4 LU-7 ```

Clinical manifestations of Qi Deficiency (6+P&T)

1. Slight shortness of breath (LU) 2. Weak voice (LU) 3. Spontaneous sweating (LU) 4. Poor appetite (SP) 5. Loose stools (SP) 6. Tiredness (SP) Pulse: Empty (xu) Tongue: Tooth-marked, quivering

Clinical manifestations of Qi Stagnation (5+P&T)

1. Feeling of distension that moves around (Physical=bloat, Emotional="wound up"/anxiety) 2. Mental depression 3. Irritability 4. Gloomy feeling 5. Frequent mood swings, frequent sighing Pulse: wiry (xian) Tongue: sides of tongue (curled, swollen, peeled)

Clinical manifestations of Blood Deficiency (8+P&T)

1. Dull, white sallow complexion 2. Dizziness 3. Poor memory 4. Numbness or tingling 5. Blurred vision 6. Pale lips 7. Scant menses 8. Depression, slight anxiety Pulse: choppy (se) or fine (xi) Tongue: pale, orangey sides, dry

Ming Men (Life Gate Fire) is found at

Du-4 (L2)

Guan Yuan (Original Qi Gate) is found at

Ren-4

Clinical manifestations of Blood Stasis (5+P&T)

1. Dark complexion 2. Rosacea 3. Purple lips, nails 4. Fixed, boring or stabbing pain 5. Blood clots with menses Pulse: wiry (xian), choppy (se), firm (lao) Tongue: Purple

Qi Deficiency treatment principle and points (3)

Tonify (strengthen Qi) ST-36 LI-4 CV-17 (Influential Point for Qi)

Qi Stagnation treatment principle and points (3)

Nourish the Blood BL-17 (Influential Point for Blood) SP-6 LV-3

Clinical manifestations of Heart Qi Deficiency (6+P&T)

1. Palpitations 2. Shortness of breath with exertion 3. Spontaneous sweating 4. Pale face 5. Tiredness 6. Slight depression Pulse: Empty (xu) Tongue: Pale or normal

Clinical manifestations of Heart Blood Deficiency (7+P&T)

1. Palpitations 2. Dizziness 3. Poor Memory 4. Insomnia, dream disturbed sleep 5. Anxiety, propensity to be startled 6. Dull pale complexion 7. Pale lips Pulse: Choppy (se) or Fine (xi) Tongue: Pale, thin, slightly dry

Clinical manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation (6+P&T)

1. Feeling of distension in hypochondrium, chest, epigastrium and sighing 2. Feeling wound up, mood swings, feeling a lump in the throat. 3. PMS 4. Irregular menses 5. Irritability 6. Depression Pulse: Wiry (xian) Tongue: Normal, red, peeled, curled sides

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