Small Intestine Flashcards
What are the entry and exit points for small intestine
Entry 1, exit 19
What are the organs that the small intestine channel passes through
HT, SI, ST
What are the functions of the SI
- it distributes qi to the face and head, it connects and assists in the functioning of the ears and eyes
- it distributes and regulates qi along the channel pathway
- it distributes qi to the surface and strengthens the defensive function of the body
- it regulates body fluids - ye
- it regulates the function of the intestines and promotes the absorption of fluids and nutrients
- it regulates the qi of the lower jiao
What is the channel pathology of the channel pathology
- pain and stiffness along the channel pathway: pain, swelling, hot or cold, sensations along channel
- exterior syndromes: aversion to cold, fever, sweating or absence of sweat, general aching, headache
- heat syndromes: febrile diseases, fever, night sweating, yellow urination
What are the organ pathology of the small intestine
- disorders of the body fluids: yellow urination, retention of urine, edema
- disorders of digestion: diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, abdominal pain and distention
- disorders of the lower jiao, distending pain in the lower abdomen
What are the point categories of SI 1
entry,
jing well,
metal point
What are the actions and indications of SI 1
Actions:
- clears heat and disperses accumulation
-resuscitates
-promotes lactation
Indications:
- fever, sore throat, ulcerations of the tongue, red eyes, nosebleed, deafness, tinnitis
- stroke, coma
-oligogalactia (insufficient milk)
What are the point categories of SI 2
ying spring, water point
What are the actions and indications of SI 2
Actions:
- clears heat, benefits the eyes, ears and throat,
- calms the shen
- promotes lactation
Indications:
- Fever, sore throat, tinnitus, pain, redness and swealling of the eyes
- mania, depression and epilepsy
- oligoglactia (insufficent milk)
What is the pinyin name of SI 3
houxi (back stream)
What are the point categories for SI 3
shu stream
wood
master point of the du mai
What are the actions and indications of SI 3
Actions:
- benefits the occiput, neck and back
- activates the channel and alleviates pain
-opens the du mai
- clears heat and benefits the eyes, ears and nose
- calms the shen
- expels wind and treats malaria
Indications:
-stiffness and pain of the neck, pain of the back, scapula shoulder, elbow and arm
- stiffness and pain of the neck and spine, headache, tremors, epilepsy, mania, depression and hysteria
- tinnitus, deafness, headache, pain, redness and swelling of the eyes, nosebleed
- mania, depression, epilepsy and hysteria
-febrile disease with chills and fever, particularly with stiffness of the neck and upper back
- malaria
What are the point categories of SI 4
yuan source point
What are the actions and indication of SI 4
Actions:
- activates the channel and alleviates pain
- eliminates dampness and treats jaundice
- enhances body fluids and relieves thirst
Indications:
- pain and stiffness of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck and back
- jaundice
- febrile disease, wasting and thirsting disorders and diabetes
What are the point categories of SI 5
jing river, fire point
horary point