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Oriental Medicine

Week 1

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References to herbal healing, and use of acupuncture needles made from bone and stone date back as far as ? 5 thousand years ago.
The question of cause and effect is secondary to the ? overall pattern.
Jing means ? Essence (source of life), Genetics
Qi means ? Energy (vital force) supplies meridians(energy pathways)
Shen means ? Spirit (our mind & consciousness) Vitality; resided in the heart and is seen in the eyes.
The 3 treasures are essential/vital substances in regard to the totality of the person's energetics. They are ? Jing, Qi, and Shen.
? are pure qualities, which preceded birth and infuse the fertilized embryo at the moment of conception. (our genetics) Prenatal aspects
? are manifestations/qualities that develop after birth, and are fueled from food, water, and air. Postnatal aspects
The 5 substances are ? Jing, Qi, Shen, Blood, and Body fluids.
? nourishes the body and transports Qi Blood
? are sweat, saliva, mucus, tears and joint fluid, which function to moisten body tissue, muscles, organs, skin, and hair. Body fluids
? is referred to as both matter and energy, and is the motor force that allows the body to regulate itself.(Homeostasis) Qi, Chi, or Ki
Qi flows along the ALL ? meridians through the body. 14
Original Qi (Yuan Qi) is what? Prenatal Qi; Genetic code. Transmitted from the parents to the child at conception. Stored in the Kidneys.
Grain Qi (Gu Qi) is what? The nutrients that we absorb from food. Derived from digestion.
Natural Air Qi (Kong Qi) is what? Is extracted by the lungs from the air we breathe.
Qi is the source of all ? movement in the body and accompanies all movement. 1/5 functions of normal Qi.
Qi ? protects the body. 1/5 functions of normal Qi.
Qi is the source of harmonious ? transformation in the body. 1/5 functions of normal Qi.
Qi governs ? retention of the bodies Substances and Organs. (keeps everything in place) 1/5 functions of normal Qi.
Qi warms the body and ? Maintains normal body heat as a whole or any part;limbs. 1/5 functions of normal Qi.
Organ Qi (Zang-fu)= Every organ has its own Qi characteristics and activities.
Meridian Qi (Zang-fu)= Meridians can be thought of as energy pathways where Qi flows through.
Nutritive Qi (Ying-qi)= Manifests itself in the blood and moves the blood through the blood vessels.
Defensive Qi (Wei Qi)= Fights pathogens, and adapts to environmental influences. Regulates sweat glands and pores. Fierce and considered the most Yang manifestation of Qi in the body.
Qi of the Chest (Zong-qi) Gathers in the chest and regulates respiration and heartbeat.
Deficient Qi is ? Lethargy may result and organs may dysfunction. Qi is deficient and cant perform one or all of the 5 functions.
Collapsed Qi is ? sub-category of Deficient Qi. The Qi cannot hold up organs leading to prolapse. Frequent miscarriages fall under this category.
Stagnant Qi is ? The normal movement of Qi is impaired.(not flowing smoothly) often results in body aches and pains and dysfunctional organs.
Rebellious Qi is ? A particular form of stagnant Qi. (moving in the wrong direction. (nausea, belching, vomiting)
Yin literally translates what ? The dark side of the mountain.
Yin represents such things as ? Feminine, receptive, darkness, quiet, and cold. It includes the material substances of the body(Blood & Body fluids)
Yang literally translates what ? The sunny side of the mountain.
Yang represents such things as ? Male, creative(generative), light, activity, and warmth. It includes functional activities of the body, and generates metabolic heat.
Oriental Medicine uses several theories to interpret relational patterns, however Yin & Yang is the single most important and distinctive theory. T or F? TRUE
The earliest reference of Yin & Yang dates back to 700B.C. in what book? Book of Changes/ I Ching
Yin and Yang are always subtly transforming into each other. The continuous transformation is ? the source of all change. Inhalation(Yang) transforms into Exhalation(Yin). Activity(Yang) transforms into rest(Yin).
? are channels, or pathways that run throughout the entire body and form an invisible network, and link tissues,organs into an organic whole. Meridians
There are ? Primary meridians paired together as Ying and Yang. Each has an associated organ. 12
The flow of Qi along Yin organ meridians is mainly on the ? aspect of the body and usually flows ? Anterior / Up
The flow of Qi along Yang organ meridians is mainly on the ? aspect of the body and usually flows ? Posterior / Down
The 12 meridians combined with ? are considered to be the 14 Major meridians of the body. Ren(conception vessel) & DU (governing vessel)
All meridians are linked to a specific organ that bears its name. There is always a pair of organs that work as a pair. This pairing is known as ? Zang/Fu
Yin (Zang) organs can be identified by remembering that they have physical characteristics that are ? "spongy or SOLID"
Yang (Fu) organs can be identified by remembering that they have physical characteristics like ? "Hollow vessels for transport"
Lung, Spleen, Heart, Kidney, Pericardium, and Liver are all ? Yin (Zang) organs.
Large Intestine, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Sanjiao(triple warmer), and Gallbladder are all ? Yang (Fu) organs.
Lung (L) is paired with ? Large Intestine (LI)
Spleen (SP) is paired with ? Stomach (ST)
Heart (H) is paired with ? Small Intestine (SI)
Kidney (K) is paired with ? Bladder (BL)
Pericardium (P) is paired with ? Sanjiao (SJ)(Triple warmer/burner)
Liver (LIV) is paired with ? Gall Bladder (GB_
Heart & Small Intestine make up this element? FIRE
Pericardium & Sanjiao(triple-burner)make up this element? FIRE
Spleen & Stomach make up this element? EARTH
Large Intestine & Lung make up this element? METAL
Urinary Bladder & Kidney make up this element? WATER
Liver & Gallbladder make up this element? WOOD
Original Qi(prenatal Qi), Grain Qi, and Natural Air Qi all intermingle to produce _______?, which exists throughout the entire body. Normal Qi
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