PsychEmotive Health and Organ Functions in Chinese Medicine

These flashcards contain key vocabulary and concepts related to psychoemotive health and organ functions as discussed in traditional Chinese medicine, derived from lecture materials.

Gallbladder

Organ related to decisiveness and courage, involved in sleep disturbances such as waking with a start.

Spleen

Organ that ascends qi, governs transformation of food into Blood, and is involved in dampness.

Small Intestine

Organ responsible for separating clear from turbid and plays a role in mental clarity before decision-making.

Urinary Bladder

Organ that stores urine and works closely with the kidney to control fluid transformation and excretion.

Uterus

An extraordinary organ that regulates menstruation, houses the fetus, and has complex relationships with the heart and kidneys.

Sea of Blood

A concept in Chinese medicine associated with menstruation and gynecological disorders involving blood flow.

Sea of Qi

Related to the upper jiao, involving lung and heart functions concerning breathing and vitality.

Sea of Marrow

Corresponds to the brain, spinal cord, and bones, nourished by kidney essence.

Sea of Food

Related to the stomach as the source of nutrients and digestion.

Courage and Decisiveness

Mental aspects primarily associated with the Gallbladder in Chinese medicine.

Kidney Yang

Controls the warmth and transformation of fluids in the urinary bladder, crucial for proper urination.

Psychoemotive Health

A holistic view in Chinese medicine where mental state is influenced by organ function, particularly the gallbladder for decisiveness.

Dream Diagnostics

A traditional Chinese medicine concept connecting dreams to organ dysfunction, often overlooked in clinical practices.