Liver and GallBladder Patterns Flashcards
(100 cards)
What are the key symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation?
Irritability, hypochondriac distension, sighing, ‘plum stone throat’, PMS, constipation.
What tongue and pulse indicate Liver Qi Stagnation?
Tongue: normal or pale purple; Pulse: Tense or Tight, especially LMP.
What is the treatment for Liver Qi Stagnation?
Move and regulate Liver Qi.
Which acupuncture points treat Liver Qi Stagnation?
Liv3, LI4 (4 gates), P6, GB34, SJ6, Liv14, Liv13.
What are the signs of Liver Fire Blazing?
Red face, anger, tinnitus, red eyes, constipation, bitter taste, dry stools.
What tongue and pulse indicate Liver Fire?
Tongue: red, dry yellow coat; Pulse: Wiry, Rapid, Robust Pounding.
What is the treatment for Liver Fire Blazing?
Clear Fire, sedate Liver, move Liver Qi.
Which acupuncture points treat Liver Fire?
Liv2, GB20, GB38, GB14, LU5, LU10, HT8, ST44.
What are signs of Damp Heat in Liver and Gall Bladder?
Full chest, jaundice, red face, genital itch, bitter taste, low-grade fever.
What is the treatment for Damp Heat in Liver and GB?
Clear Damp-Heat, move Liver Qi, tonify Spleen/Kidney.
What symptoms indicate Liver Blood Stagnation?
Severe menstrual pain, dark clots, fixed abdominal masses.
What is the treatment for Liver Blood Stagnation?
Move and regulate Liver Blood and Qi.
What are signs of Cold in the Liver Channel?
Pain or contraction in genitals, relieved by warmth.
What is the treatment principle for Cold in the Liver Channel?
Expel Cold, move Luo Channel, regulate Liver Qi.
What are signs of Liver Blood Xu?
Pale complexion, blurry vision, dry hair, scanty periods.
What is the treatment for Liver Blood Xu?
Nourish Liver Blood, tonify Spleen/Kidney.
What are signs of Gall Bladder Qi Xu?
Timidity, nervousness, dizziness, indecisiveness.
What is the treatment for Gall Bladder Qi Xu?
Tonify Gall Bladder, address Liver disharmony.
What are signs of Liver Yang Rising?
Temporal headache, tinnitus, dizziness, anger, malar flush.
What is the treatment for Liver Yang Rising?
Subdue Liver Yang, nourish Liver Yin/Blood.
What are signs of Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Stomach?
Belching, sour regurgitation, nausea, vomiting.
What are signs of Rebellious Liver Qi invading the Spleen?
Alternating diarrhea/constipation, flatulence, abdominal distension.
What are signs of Liver Wind from Extreme Heat?
Fever, convulsions, rigidity, coma.
What is the treatment for Liver Wind from Heat?
Clear Heat, pacify Wind, nourish Yin.