奇恒之府 Extraordinary Organs Flashcards Preview

TCM Review: Foundations > 奇恒之府 Extraordinary Organs > Flashcards

Flashcards in 奇恒之府 Extraordinary Organs Deck (21)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

The 6 Extraordinary Yang Organs (3B UMG)

奇恒之府

A

Brain, Bone, Blood Vessels, Uterus, Marrow, Gallbladder

子宫,脑,髓,骨,脉,胆

2
Q

What Makes these organs “extraordinary”?

A

They function like a Yin organ (i.e. storing Yin essence and not excreting), but have the shape of a Yang organ (i.e. hollow)

3
Q

Functionally the extraordinary organs are related to what?

A

Functionally, they are all directly or indirectly related to the Kidneys

4
Q

Uterus Functions

A

It has the function of regulating menstruation, conception and pregnancy.

5
Q

The Uterus is most closely related to what three things

A

Most closely related to the Kidneys. the Directing Vessel (Ren Mai) and the Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)

6
Q

The Uterus was called what in Chinese Medicine

A

“Zi Bao” 子胞

7
Q

How are the kidneys connected to the uterus?

A

The Uterus is connected to the Kidneys via a channel called the Uterus Channel (Bao Luo)

8
Q

How is the heart connected to the uterus?

A

The Uterus is connected to the Heart via a channel called the Uterus Vessel (Bao Mai)

9
Q

The Brain is called the “sea of………”

A

Sea of Marrow

10
Q

The Brains functions are

A

It controls intelligence, it is the Sea of Marrow and controls sight, hearing. smell and taste

11
Q

Li Shi Zhen said the Brain is the palace of…..

A

The Brain is the Palace of the ‘Original Shen’

12
Q

What creates Marrow

A

The Kidney-Essence is the origin of Marrow but the Post-Heaven Qi also plays a role in its formation

13
Q

Marrow Functions

A

It fills the bones, it contributes to making Blood, it nourishes the Brain

14
Q

Bones are compared to what in the Nei Jing?

A

The Bones were compared to a ‘trunk’ in the Nei Jing

15
Q

Bone functions

A

The Bones are the structural framework of the body. The Bones are the cavity that houses Marrow and are functionally related to the Kidneys

16
Q

Blood Vessels are primarily influenced by the what?

A

Blood Vessels are primarily influenced by the Heart

17
Q

Functions of Blood Vessels

A

Blood Vessels house Blood and are the vehicle for the circulation of Qi and Blood; they transport the refined food essences, Qi and Blood all over the body

18
Q

Why is the Gallbladder considered an extraordinary yang organ?

A

The Gall Bladder is considered an Extraordinary Yang Organ because, unlike other Yang organs. it stores a ‘pure’ substance (bile) and does not deal with food, drink or waste products

19
Q

what is the main significance of the Gall Bladder being one of the Extraordinary Yang Organs?

A

The main significance is on a psychological level: the Gall Bladder affects our capacity of making decisions and our courage to act on them

20
Q

The Four Seas are:

A

Sea of Qi: Danzhong
Sea of Food: ST
Sea of Blood/ sea of 12 vessels : Chong Mai
Sea of Marrow: Brain

21
Q

Points of the Four Seas are:

A
  • Sea of Food: ST-30 Qichong (upper) and ST-36 Zusanli (lower)
  • Sea of Blood: BL-11 Dashu (upper) and ST-37 Shangjuxu and ST-39 Xiajuxu (lower)
  • Sea of Qi: Du-15 Yamen and Du-14 Dazhui (upper) and ST-9 Renying (front); also Ren-17 Shanzhong
  • Sea of Marrow: Du-20 Baihui (upper) and Du-16 Fengfu (lower).