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Functions of Kidneys |
1. Stores Essence and Governs birth, growth, reproduction and development 2. Produces marrow, fills brain, controls bones 3. Governs water 4. Controls reception of QI 5. Opens in Ears 6. Manifests in Hair 7. Controls spittle 8. Controls 2 lower orifices 9. Houses Will power (Zhi) 10. Controls Gate of Life |
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What are the Kidneys the origin of? |
Fire and Water |
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What are the kidneys the foundation of? |
Yin and Yang energy |
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KD Yin |
fundamental substance for birth, growth and reproduction |
B G R |
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KD Yang |
motive force for physiological processes |
P P |
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How is KD essence made? |
It is inherited from the parents and replenished with food Qi |
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3 Aspects of KD function of storing PRE-HEAVEN essence |
1. Determines basic constitution, vitality and strength 2. Basis of sexual life 3. Material foundation for manufacture of sperm, ova and menstrual blood |
CVSEX |
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Symptoms of INSUFFICIENT essence (PRE-HEAVEN) |
infertility impotence premature senility underdevelopment in children (physical and mental) retarded growth |
I I P U R |
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Symptoms of STRONG essence (POST-HEAVEN) |
Essence flourishing and abundant Great vitality Sexual power and fertility |
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Symptoms of WEAK essence (POST-HEAVEN) |
Lack of vitality infertility sexual weakness |
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What is marrow (Sui) in TCM? |
A substance that is the common matrix of bones, bone marrow, brain and spinal cord |
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What does KD essence do in the brain? |
It produces marrow which generates the spinal cord and fills up the brain |
B SC |
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What is another term for the brain in TCM |
Sea of marrow |
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Symptoms of STONG Essence (BRAIN) |
Nourishes brain and memory Concentration, thinking and sight are keen |
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What does KD essence do in the bones? |
forms bone marrow which nourishes bones |
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2 Symptoms of STRONG essence (BONES) |
1. Bones strong 2. Teeth firm |
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2 Symptoms of WEAK essence (BONES) |
1. Bones brittle 2. Teeth loose |
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2 symptoms of weak KD essence in children |
1. Poor bone development 2. Pigeon chest |
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3 symptoms of KD essence decline in MENOPAUSE |
1. Marrow not nourished 2. Bones brittle 3. Leads to osteoporosis |
MNN BB O |
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Describe the KDs function to GOVERN WATER? |
The KD are like a gate that open and close to control the flow of fluids in the lower burner |
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Symptoms of normal water balance |
urination normal quantity and color |
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Symptom of KD yin deficiency |
scanty, dark urine |
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Symptom of KD yang deficiency |
profuse, pale urine |
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Function of KD Yang |
To provide the SP with the heat necessary to transform and transport fluids |
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Describe the KDs function to CONTROL RECEPTION OF QI? |
The KDs receive and hold Qi that has been descended from the lungs |
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What happens if the KDs can't hold Qi? |
Qi rebels upwards causing 1. Chest congestion 2. Breathlessness 3. Asthma |
CC B A |
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2 Symptoms of weak KD Qi (EARS) |
1. Hearing impaired 2. Tinnitis |
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2 Symptoms of weak KD Qi (2 LOWER ORIFICES) |
1. Diarrhea 2. Prolapse of Anus |
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7 Functions of the GATE OF LIFE (Minister Fire) |
1. Root of Original Qi
2. Source of Physiological Fire in all organs 3. Warms lower burner and BL 4. Warms ST and SP 5. Harmonizes sex fx, warms essence and uterus 6. Assists KD fx of reception of Qi 7. Assists HT fx of housing mind |
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How does the GOL aid the SP |
It heats and transforms food essence |
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How does the GOL aid the ST |
It helps to rot and ripen food |
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How does the GOL aid the HT |
It helps to house the mind |
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How does the GOL aid the LU |
It helps descend and diffuse Qi |
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How does the GOL aid the LV |
It helps to ensure the smooth flow of Qi |
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How does the GOL aid the INTESTIES |
It helps to move food and stool |
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How does the GOL aid the GB |
It helps to secrete bile |
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How does the GOL aid the TB |
It helps to transform and excrete fluids |
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What happens if the function of the GOL declines? |
The functional activity of all organs is impaired causing: 1. Tiredness 2. Depression 3. Lack of vitality 4. Negativity 5. Feeling of Cold |
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