Lung Meridian (Lu): Starts in the Middle Jiao (Ren 12) Descends to Large Intestine (its paired organ) (approximately at Ren 9) Ascends, crossing the upper portion of the Stomach (approximately at Ren 13) Passes through the diaphragm and enters the Lungs (approximately at Ren 17) Ascends to the throat Turns laterally and goes inferiorfy across […]
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Branches and Roots of TCM
BRANCHES 1.) Jīng Luò 经 络 Acupuncture System a. Anatomy (Eastern and Western Theories) b. Xué 穴 位 (Points) c. Mai 脈 (Pathways) Therapies: Acupressure, Cupping, Moxa, Magnets 2.) Yào 藥 Herbs a. Teas and Decoct b. Tinctures and Wines c. Oils, Balms, Liniments, and Compresses d. Powders, Pills, Tablets 3.) Nutrition and Food Therapy […]
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Taiji, born of Wuji, is the potential for either dong (movement, dynamic) or jing (stillness, static). It is the mother ( the source) of yin and yang. In dong (movement) yin and yang tend to fen (become separate and distinct), in jing (stillness) yin and yang tend to he (unite to become one). Neither overextend […]
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Wu Xing – Five Phase Basics 1. The Mother of Water is mother of Wood Wood is mother of Fire Fire is mother of Earth Earth is mother of Metal Metal is mother of Water Water is mother of=Wood Wood is mother of=Fire Fire is mother of=Earth Earth is mother of=Metal Metal is mother of=Water […]
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0. 零 Ling2 1. 一 Yi1 2. 二 Er4 3. 三 San1 4. 四 Si4 5. 五 Wu3 6. 六 Liu4 7. 七 Qi1 8. 八 Ba1 9. 九 Jiu3 10. 十 Shi2
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B1 11:00 pm until 1:00 am 子 Zi Human Spirit: Ankles Gall Bladder Meridian GB Excess – GB 38 Source GB 40 SJ Deficiency + SJ 3 Horary GB 41 B2 1:00 am until 3:00 am 丑 Chou Human Spirit: Head Liver Meridian Liv Excess – Liv 2 Source Liv 3 GB Deficiency + GB […]
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Governs transportation and transformation of; Food into qi and blood, Water transformation, Raising of the pureControls the blood (Qi holds the blood in the vessels)Dominates the muscle and the four limbsOpens into the mouth, reflected on the lipsPaired with: StomachReceives and decomposes food The Chinese think Earth is associated with the qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, […]
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Chapter 1 Herbs that Relieve the Exterior Section 1 Warm, Pungent/Acrid a. Strongly Relieve Wind-Cold b. Mildly Relieve Wind-Cold c. Wind-Cold & Harmonize Stomach d. Wind-Cold-Damp + Headache e. Wind-Cold + Nasal Problems f. Wind-Cold in Summer Section 2 Cool, Pungent/Acrid a. Mildly Release Wind-Heat b. Wind-Heat & Raise Yang Qi c. Wind-Heat Rash, Throat […]
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