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what is the relationship between SJ and Yuan Qi
SJ is the avenue for the Yuan Source Qi - the avenue of food and drink and the beginning and end of Qi
where does Yuan Qi reside
lower abdomen, between the 2 KDs
how does the yuan qi emerge?
enters the 12 channels and emerges at the yuan source pts
what is the motive force behind the Kds?
Yuan Qi- it activates all physiological fnctns of the body and provides heat for digestion
how is SJ similar to other yang organs?
Recieves - food/drink
Digests
Tranforms
Transports
Excretes
How will impairment of the SJ affect the
UJ?
MJ?
LJ?
UJ-wei Qi-> sneeze
MJ-Ying qi-> ab distention
LJ-Body Fluids-> urine retention
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what functions depend of the excreting/letting out function of SJ?
capacity fot the ying and wei qi to spread from the ST to the LU - harmoize ying/wei
what organs are included in the UJ?
which direction does it open?
what are the function of the UJ?
diaphrgm and above including HT, LU, PC, Throat, Head

Opens outwards
spreads 5 tastes, pervades skin, fills body, moistens skin esp LU which distributes fluids all over the body in form of fine vapor
sneezing, runny nose, sore thrat body ache, fever&Chills and occipital HA are s/s of a disharmony of ______
what causes this?
SJ/UJ pathology
caused by WC/WH blocking the dispersion of fluids, and impairs wei qi circulation. the skin and pores are blocked
describe the tongue likely with a Sj/Uj pathology
white/yellow coat on 1 side
children w/red spots on 1 side
what pathologies arise with SJ/MJ dishormnony?
poor digestion, food retention
MJ is like _____. where is it situated?
what organs are included in the MJ?
Bubbling cauldron/maceration chamber

Situated in the ST

betwn the diaphrgm and umbilicus including ST,SP,GB
which direction does the MJ connect?
upward with the LU
what are the functions of the MJ?
recieves qi, explels wastes, steams BFs, transfrms refined food essence cnncts upward w LU
R/R T/T provides nourishmnt to all pars of the body
what organs are included in the LJ?
below the umbilicus, including LV, KD, Intestines, UB
what is the purpose of the LJ
actslike a drainage ditch - food/drink enter the ST, waste goes to LI, oozes down, secretes fluid and transmits to the UB
the function of the LJ is ...
separation of food essence into clean and turbid, excretes the turbid, facilitates excretion of urine
what pathologies are common with LJ disharmany o fthe SJ
DH in UB, UB xu cold, KD yang xu, DH in SI->urine/BM prblms
how are the SJ and PC related
no cnxn excpt both fire element in 5 elemnts
PC- Fire (HT)
SJ-Ministerial Fire
PC is a Zang or Fu organ?
neither
where is the PC located?
center of the thorax - HT protector
PC is the ___. what is derived from this?
PC= ambassador
Joy and happines derive
what organs does the PC influence

in what way does the PC influence these organs?
HT and LU and therefore the Zong Qi

pc channel propels qi and blood to HT/LU
how are the LV and PC related?

what pathologies occur when this relationship is not in harmony
Jue Yin

Disharmony -> irritability, HA, mense problms
how is the PC related to mental and emotional state?
influences with other ppl- pts treat emotional pblms caused by relationshipsq
what are the 8 extra channels?
uterus
dan tian
brain
marrow
bones
blood vssls
GB
whcih 8 extra is also a fu organ?
GB- yang organs that stores a pure fluid, bile
what makes extraordinary organs extra ordinary?
hollow yang organ but store essence and donot excrete
all extra-ordinary organs are closely related to the to what organ?
KD
Ren and Chong mai both originate from the ____ and have the following fnctns?
originate from the KD - which supplies qi and blood to perform its functions
have function with regulating menses, conception, and pregnancy
how are the chong mai and the uterus related?
chong mai provides blood to the uterus
normal menses and pregnancy depend on ___
state of the Chong/Ren mai which rely on the KD for supply of Qi and BLood
ren and chong mai harmonize___?
ying and wei - recieve qi and blood from the KD
Ren and Chong mai both originate from the ____ and have the following fnctns?
originate from the KD - which supplies qi and blood to perform its functions
have function with regulating menses, conception, and pregnancy
how are the chong mai and the uterus related?
chong mai provides blood to the uterus
normal menses and pregnancy depend on ___
state of the Chong/Ren mai which rely on the KD for supply of Qi and BLood
ren and chong mai harmonize___?
ying and wei - recieve qi and blood from the KD
Ren and Chong mai both originate from the ____ and have the following fnctns?
originate from the KD - which supplies qi and blood to perform its functions
have function with regulating menses, conception, and pregnancy
how are the chong mai and the uterus related?
chong mai provides blood to the uterus
normal menses and pregnancy depend on ___
state of the Chong/Ren mai which rely on the KD for supply of Qi and BLood
ren and chong mai harmonize___?
ying and wei - recieve qi and blood from the KD
how are the ST and Uterus related?
via the chong mai - internal pathway to the ST
what causes morning sickness?
disruption of ST due to changes in the Uterus - cnxn via internal pathway
where is the brain located?
extends from Du 20 - Du 16
how are the brain and KD related?
functionally - KD prodcs marrow to fill the brain and spinal cord
what are the function sof the brain and what organs does it depend on?
controls memory, concentration , sight , hearing, touch and smell

physiological activities depend on the KD and the heart
what nourished the brain?
HT Blood
what is the origin of KD marrow?
KD essemce
what is the residence of the marrow?
Bones - store marrow
an inability to walk or stand is caused by
KD essence or marrow xu
KD essence produces ___ which contributes to production of ___
Yuan Qi of ___ also contributes via ___
KD essence prdcs marrow -> prodctn of Blood
Yuan Qi->transfrmtn of food Qi into blood
what causes heat in the PC?
WH penetrating interior Qi level injuring yin and BFs
what are s/s of heat in PC?

T?
P?
hot body/cold extremeties, night time fever, mental confusion, incoherent speech, aphasia, delirium, macules

T- red, dry/no coat
P- thready rapid
what causes blood xu in the PC and how do the s/s differentiate from HT blood x?
emotional problms, sadness and grief caused by breaking up a relationship

there is stuffiness and discomfort in the chest
what is the tx for Blood xu in the PC?
nourish blood
strengthn HT/PC
move qi/blood in chest
your px comes in complaining of heavy menses and she also has a feeling of heat and tighntess in the chest, rapid breathing,she has been agitated lately because she has been fighting with her bf.
Her tongue is red with a red tip and spots, and a yellow coat
her pulse is forceful and hasty

what is the diagnosis and tx?
PC fire
drain HT and PC fire
your px came into your office, crying uncontrollably and shouting. she has palpitation and chest pain with oppression and heat. she has a rattling sound in the trhoat
her tongue is red, puffy, and has a yellow dry coat
her pulse is flooding, rapid, and wiry

what is the diagnosis and tx?
phlgm fire harassing the PC

drain ht and pc fire
resolve phlgm
open orifices
calm shen
your px has pain and distention in the chest that comes and goes, sob, palpitations, weak/cold limbs, and pale complxn with purple lips
her tongue is sl pale w purple sides
her pulse is week and sl flooding
what is the diagnosis and tx?
Qi Stag in PC
move qi, calm shen, harmonize HT/PC
what causes blood stasis in PC?
pent up emotions
px has ht attack s/s and has opprssn/constriction of the chest. her last menses was painful and had lots of dark clots?

what is the diagnosis and tx?
blood stasis in pc

move blood, calm shen, harmonic HT/PC