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Introduction to TCM
HT & SI
11.14.15
Heart
Ruler or Monarch of zangfu
Functions:
A.) Governs Blood
1.) Transformation of Gu qi into Blood takes place in HT.
2.) Governs circulation
B.) Controls the Blood Vessels
Blood vessels are physical structures which contain blood
C.) Manifests in the complexion
State of HT reflected in complexion.
D.)Houses the Shen
Shen refers to:
mind, as in mental faculties
Spirit, the whole sphere of emotional, mental, spiritual aspects of
being.
== Shen is often used to describe the vitality appearing in the
eyes and face.
E.) Opens to the tongue
HT controls color, form and appearance of tongue.
Related to tip of tongue
Related to speech: stuttering, excessive talking/laughing
F.) Controls sweat
Body fluids , Jinye, constantly replenishes Blood and makes it
thinner so that it does not stagnate. Body fluids and Blood both
yin, interdependent.
== The HT loathes heat.
Heart Syndromes:
1.) HT qi Deficiency
Palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, pallor, tiredness,
listlessness
Pericardium
PC functions as external covering to protect HT
Pericardium is the ambassador and from it joy and happiness derive Simple
Questions, chapter 8
In Yellow Emperors Classic, the PC is an appendage of the HT, therefore the zangfu
always referred to as 5 yin organs and 6 yang organs
PC channel has many functions of HT: Governs blood and Houses mind
San Jiao