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Chinese physiology
Pericardium (Xin Bao)
diagnoses
definition
The Chinese organ Xin Bao is translated as the Pericardium
It is classified as a Zang organ, which is to say Yin natured
Its channel is named Hand Jue-Yin or Faint/Shrinking Yin
» The Major Functions of the Pericardium include:
Protecting the Heart.
» Relationships of the Pericardium:
The channel is coupled with the Foot Jue Yin Liver channel
High tide in the channel occurs between the hours 7 to 9 pm
Its "clock" partner is the Stomach (12 hours away)
Its elemental pair is the Triple Warmer - in the Fire phase, specifically Ministerial 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 Pericardium:
It confers the sense of speech through its sense organ, the tongue
It controls the special tissue(s) the vascular system (including the blood and pulse)
The body fluid it secretes is perspiration
Its condition is observable in the (facial) complexion
When the Pericardium is out of balance, pain, discomfort or abnormal sensations are usually experienced in the chest; sensitivity and/or tension can often be palpated in the midsternal area
» Expressions of the Bladder:
This organ produces feelings of joy and pleasure
The characteristic sound of the voice is laughter and talkativeness
» Roles of the Pericardium:
Its "Official" role is that of the Minister (who insulates, screens and protects)
» Influences upon the Pericardium:
This organ is injured by the climatic factor Heat
is "strained" by too much walking/running (a hectic hurried lifestyle) and/or excessive use of the eyes
is "drained" by the sweet and/or bitter flavor
and is "overcome" by too much excitement, hysteria or histrionics
» Foods that are said to benefit the Bladder:
grain: glutinous millet
meat: lamb
fruit: plum
vegetable: greens
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