Jing Flashcards by Haley Donovan

primarily derived from the parents before birth

Essence

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formed after birth

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replenished only with difficulty

Essence

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easily be replenished on a day-to-
day basis

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long cycles of 7 or 8 years

Essence

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briefer cycles, some
yearly, some circadian and some even shorter

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moves and changes quickly from moment to moment

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changes only
slowly and gradually over long periods of time

Essence

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Growth, reproduction and development

Essence

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Basis of kidney-Qì

Essence

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Producer of Marrow

Essence

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Basis of constitutional strength

Essence

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Basis for the “three treasures”

Essence

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3 treasures

(Jīng – Qì - Shén)

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Clinical manifestation of insufficiency:
stunted growth in children, poor bone development,
infertility, habitual miscarriage, mental retardation in children, bone deterioration in adults, loose
teeth and hair falling out or graying prematurely.

Growth, reproduction and development: Essence

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Clinical manifestation of insufficiency: poor sexual function, impotence, weakness of knees,
nocturnal emissions, tinnitus and deafness.

basis for Kidney-Qì: Essence

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Clinical manifestation of insufficiency: poor concentration, poor memory, dizziness, tinnitus and
a feeling of emptiness of the head.

basis of Marrow: Essence

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Clinical manifestation of insufficiency: being constantly prone to colds, influenza
and other exterior diseases, chronic rhinitis and allergic rhinitis.

basis of constitutional strength: Essence

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that upon which development of the human body, sexual function and fertility depends. The arrival of the _____ corresponds to the point at which reproductive maturity is
reached, and its exhaustion to the point at which reproductive function disappears.

Tiānguĭ

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It determines growth, reproduction and development

Kidney Essence

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It is the basis of Kidney-Qì

Kidney Essence

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It produces Marrow

Kidney Essence

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It is the basis of constitution

Kidney Essence

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It is the foundation of the 3 treasure (Essence, Qì, Mind)

Kidney Essence

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manifests simultaneously on the physical and mental- spiritual level.

is in a constant state of flux and in varying states of aggregation. When it condenses, energy transforms and accumulates into physical shape; when it is dispersed, it gives rise to more subtle forms of matter.

The refined energy produced by the Internal Organs, assuming different forms in different places

The functional activity of an Internal Organ

Function of Qi

* Transforming * Transporting * Holding * Raising * Protecting * Warming

Movement of qi

Entering, exiting Descending, ascending

______indicates the flow of ____in all organs of the body, all Triple Burner cavities, joints, skin, muscles, diaphragm, Fat Tissue and Membranes

Qi mechanism, qi

is like a vast system of roads and motorways (freeways) where traffic needs to be regulated by one-way streets

qi mechanism

* The balance of Yin and Yang is crucial for the smooth movement of

When the Qì Mechanism is disrupted, there will be?

Stagnation and/or rebellion

* It is the motive force of all physiological activities

Original Qi

* It is the basis of Kidney-Qì

Original Qi and Kidney Essence/Essence

* It helps transformation of Gathering Qì (Zōng Qì) into True Qì (Zhēnqì)

Original Qi

* It helps transformation of Food-Qì (Gǔqì) into Blood

Original Qi

* It comes out at the Source (Yuán) points

Original Qi

is like Essence in qi form

Original qi

* It originates between the two Kidneys

Original qi

* It is derived from the Pre-Heaven Essence

Original qi

* It is constantly replenished by the Post-Heaven Qì

Original qi

* It is related to the Gate of Life (Mìngmén)

Original qi

* It relies on the transporting function of the Triple Burner to circulate throughout the body

Original qi

* It circulates in the channels to emerge at the Source points.

Original qi

* It originates from Stomach and Spleen

Food qi

* It is the origin of Qì and Blood

Food qi

* It rises to the chest where, in the Lungs, it combines with air to form Gathering Qì (Zōng Qì)

Food qi

* It rises to the chest where, in the Heart, it is transformed into Blood

Food qi

* It nourishes Heart and Lungs

Gathering qi

* It enhances and promotes the Lung function of controlling Qì and respiration, and the Heart function of governing Blood and blood vessels

Gathering qi

* It controls the speech and the strength of voice

Gathering qi

* It affects and promotes blood circulation to extremities

Gathering qi

* It is coordinated with Original Qì to regulate breathing and aid the Kidneys

Gathering qi

* Originates from Gathering Qì (Zōng Qì)

True qi

* Originates from the Lungs

True qi

* Assumes two forms: Nutritive Qì (Yíng Qì) and Defensive Qì (Wèiqì)

True qi

* Nourishes the Internal Organs

Nutritive qi

* Is closely linked to Blood

Nutritive qi

* Flows in channels and blood vessels

Nutritive qi

* It has its root in the Lower Burner (Kidneys), it is nourished by the Middle Burner (Stomach and Spleen) and it spreads outwards in the Upper Burner (Lungs)

Defensive qi

* It is a coarse form of Qì

Defensive qi

* It circulates outside the channels in the space between skin and muscles

Defensive qi

* It protects the body from invasion of external pathogenic factors

Defensive qi

* It warms the muscles

Defensive qi

* It is mixed with sweat in the space between skin and muscles and it regulates the opening and closing of pores

Defensive qi

* It circulates 50 times in 24 hours: 25 during the day and 25 at night

Defensive qi

 The True Qì of Stomach and Spleen

Central qi

 The Spleens function of transportation and transformation (运化 yùn huà)

Central qi

 The Spleens function of raising Qì.

Central qi

______ Qì indicates all the types of Qì that play a role in the defense of the body from invasion by external pathogenic factors

Upright qi

______ include Defensive Qì, Nutritive Qì and Kidney-Essence and is contrasted to Pathogenic Factors

Upright qi

Pathology of qi

Sinking, rebellion (coutnerflow), stagnation, deficiency

* Originates from Food Qì (Gǔqì) in the Heart under the agency of Original Qì

Blood

* The Kidneys contribute to making Blood through?

Marrow and Kidney-Essence

* Nourishes the body

Blood

* Circulates with Nutritive Qì (Yíngqì)

Blood

* Moistens the body

Blood

* Houses the Mind

Blood

* Determines menstruation

Blood

Blood Pathology

Stasis, deficiency, heat, cold

clear, light and watery, they circulate with Defensive Qì in the space between skin and muscles; they moisten skin and muscles

Fluid

turbid, heavy and dense, they circulate with Nutritive Qì in the Interior; they moisten brain, spine, bone marrow, joints and sense organs

Liquids

Pathology of body fluids

Deficiency, accumulaiton

is that whose activity makes us alert and conscious during the day and inactivity makes us sleep during the night. It is understood as an accumulation of yángqì in the chest that resides in the Heart and is anchored by the Blood.

Shen

* Consciousness * Thinking * Memory * Insight * Cognition * Sleep * Intelligence * Wisdom * Ideas * Affections * Feelings * Senses

Shen

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