Grandparent relationships

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One point that I often see neglected is the Grandparent or

controlling-restraining functions of the organs. Many malfunctions

can be explained by these relationships. Example if there are

constituional weaknesses in the Lungs then it is inevetable that

Liver problems may develop because the weak Lungs are unable to

perform their control over the Liver. This can manifest in simple

chronic issues. The Lungs as an example have as one of it's

functions the removal of certain toxins from the blood - such as

carbon dioxide and carbolic acid - if the weakened Lungs do not do

this then the Liver will be put under stress trying to compensate

for this weakness.

 

Just as each Organ is dependent on another Organ for it's

nourishment - all of the Organs are dependebt on another organ to

help it keep control of it's own functioning. TCM called these

functions the Grandparent functions.

 

The Grandparent Organs and their Grandchildren are -

Liver controls or restrains Spleen - Wood controls Earth

Heart controls or restrains Lungs - Fire controls Metal

Spleen controls or restrains Kidneys - Earth controls water

Lung controls or restrains Liver -

Kidney controls or restrains Heart

 

These relationships are important in approaching a theraputic

strategy - whenever any Organ system is under stress the Grandparent

should be evaluated so as to give the maximum support to the

stressed Organ.

 

Often ignoring the Parent and Grandparent relationships to the

stressed Organ acts as an absolute barrier to healing.