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Chinese physiology
Small Intestine (Xiao Chang)
diagnoses
definition
The Chinese organ Xiao Chang is translated as the Small Intestine
It is classified as a Fu organ, which is to say Yang in nature
Its channel is named Hand Tai Yang or Greater Yang
» The Major Functions of the Small Intestine include:
Separates the Clear from the Turbid; a) Pure becomes bodily fluids, b) Turbid becomes urine; this function also operates on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
Responsible for quality of Xue (Blood).
Responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.
Small Intestine and Heart responsible for sweating.
Small Intestine diseases are mainly related to urinary dysfunction.
» Relationships of the Small Intestine:
The channel is coupled with the Foot Tai Yang Bladder channel
High tide in the channel occurs between the hours 1 to 3 pm
Its "clock" partner is the Liver (12 hours away)
Its elemental pair is the Heart - in the Fire phase; specifically Imperial Fire
Their color is red
Its season is summer
The direction from which its influence comes is the South
Its climate is Hot
Its power is that of flourishing growth
Its flavor is bitter
Its odor is burnt, scorched or charred
» Expressions of the Small Intestine:
When the Small Intestine is out of balance, pain, discomfort or abnormal sensations are frequently experienced in the lower abdomen; sensitivity and/or tension can often be palpated in the hypogastric area
» Roles of the Small Intestine:
It disseminates Qi
» Influences upon the Small Intestine:
This organ is injured by the climatic factor Heat
» Foods that are said to benefit the Small Intestine:
grain: glutinous millet
meat: lamb
fruit: plum
vegetable: greens
Major symptoms of Small Intestine disharmony include:
» Shi (Excess) patterns:
Small Intestine Qi Tied
Small Intestine Stagnant Qi Pain
Small Intestine: Full Heat descending from Heart
» general symptoms of Shi (Excess): congested abdomen; pain at temples and sides of neck; flaccidity of muscles and joints in the arms; especially the elbows; reddish urine.
» Xu (Deficiency) patterns:
Small Intestine Xu (Deficient) and Cold
» general symptoms of Xu (Deficiency): swellings of nodules; hemicrania; tinnitus; pain around the ear; pain depressing the abdomen.
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