NMT 150 TCM E-Learning Week 9 PDF

NMT 150: NATUROPATHIC THERAPEUTICS I TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) E-LEARNING LECTURE 9 T C M P E R I C A R D I U M A N D T R I P L E WA R M E R FUNCTIONS AND THEORY Author: Neemez Kassam, M.Sc., N.D., R.Ac. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the functions of the TCM Pericardium and Triple Warm...

NMT 150: NATUROPATHIC THERAPEUTICS I TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM) E-LEARNING LECTURE 9 T C M P E R I C A R D I U M A N D T R I P L E WA R M E R FUNCTIONS AND THEORY Author: Neemez Kassam, M.Sc., N.D., R.Ac. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Understand the functions of the TCM Pericardium and Triple Warmer PERICARDIUM FUNCTIONS Organ Protects the Heart Governs Blood Houses the Shen Channel Influences the centre of the thorax PROTECTS THE HEART Acts as a covering to protect the Heart from external pathogens Xin Zhu: “Master of the Heart” Xin Bao: “Envelope of the Heart” Xin Bao Luo: “Connecting Channel of the Envelope of the Heart” 6th Yin organ but some believe it is an extension of the Heart and not a standalone organ GOVERNS BLOOD Very similar to the Heart Can help move Blood and clear heat from Blood Heart is better with Blood deficiency HOUSES THE SHEN Mainly a Heart function but assisted by Pericardium Pericardium points can stimulate the mind and manage emotions May present as depression with slight anxiety CENTRE OF THE THORAX The channel runs internally to the centre of the chest (Shan Zhong), and is known as “the palace of the Pericardium” (Xin Zhu) Influences Gathering Qi (Zong Qi), along with the Heart and Lungs CONNECTION TO UTERUS Connected to Liver since both are Terminal Yin (Jue Yin) channels Uterus is connected to Heart/Pericardium via Uterus Vessel (Bao Mai) Issues relating to menstrual function and emotions can be treated using Pericardium channel points TRIPLE WARMER FUNCTIONS Mobilizes Original Qi Controls Transportation and Penetration of Qi Controls Water Passages and excretion of fluids MOBILIZES ORIGINAL QI Original Qi (Yuan Qi) is the yang component of Essence Differentiates Original Qi into different forms to carry out specific tasks within the body: Provides heat to the Spleen for Transformation and Transportation Facilitates production of True Qi (Zhen Qi) from Gathering Qi (Zong Qi) in the chest Aids in the production of Blood in the Heart from Food Qi (Gu Qi) CONTROLS TRANSPORTATION AND PENETRATION OF QI Controls the “Qi Mechanism” which is the movement of Qi to carry out its various functions Movement up/down, entering/exiting Triple Warmer is considered to have free passage (tong) Applies to the Three Qi: Upper: Gathering Qi (Zong Qi) Middle: Nutritive Qi (Ying Qi) Lower: Defensive Qi (Wei Qi) CONTROLS WATER PASSAGES AND EXCRETION OF FLUIDS Official in charge of irrigation Transports fluids for use in each burner system: Upper: Sweat; released from between skin and muscles Middle: Stomach fluids; used to moisten the body and move Blood Lower: Urine; for excretion with some fluid for stools 6 TH YANG ORGAN? Considered to be the 6th Yang organ because it has “function” but no “form” Connected to the Gall Bladder since both are Greater Yang (Shao Yang) channels Connected to the chest which makes it a Fire element organ Without the Triple Warmer, other organs would be unable to function REFERENCES Liangyue, Deng et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing, China: Foreign Languages Press, 1996. Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. 3ed. Philadephia, PA: Elsevier Ltd., 2015. Tyme. Student Manual on the Fundamentals of Traditional Oriental Medicine. San Diego, CA: Living Earth Enterprises, 1997. Kaptchuk, Ted. The Web That Has No Weaver. Chicago, IL: Congdon & Weed, Inc, 1983.