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Chinese physiology
Xue (Blood)
diagnoses
definition
XUE
The Concept of Xue (Blood):
translated as "Blood", it is closely allied with and sometimes synonymous with the Yin of the body
Xue is derived from the denser aspects of food and air through the workings of the Triple Warmer
its formation also depends on Jing and Shen to be complete
its circulation depends on Qi, which is as inseparable from it as the pulse
its ability to nourish the body is wrapped up in the term "Ying"
blood also requires fluid or water
Functions of Xue (Blood):
nourishment: of the entire body-mind-spirit
moistening (nourishes, refreshes and prevents dryness)
maintains and connects (the organs, the body's disparate functions and parts); hair is said to be the final extension of the Blood
the material foundation for Shen, its "root", demonstrated by their affiliation in the organ of the heart
Organs and their Relation to Xue (Blood):
the Spleen produces the Xue (Blood)
the Liver stores the Xue (Blood)
the Heart governs the Xue (Blood)
the Lung vitalizes the Xue (Blood)
the Kidney refines the Xue (Blood) to make Jing (Essence)
Relationship of Qi and Xue (Blood):
is the essential Yin-Yang relationship in the body
Qi is the commander of Xue (Blood), Xue (Blood) is the mother of Qi
Dysfunction of Xue (Blood):
Xue Xu = Deficiency, Vacuity, insufficiency (quantity or quality), or weakness
Xue Yu = Stagnation
Xue Re = Heat
Xue Wang Xing = Reckless
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