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Chinese physiology
Pericardium (Xin Bao)
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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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