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TCM review
Week One Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| YIN DEFICIENT PULSE | THREADY, RAPID OR FLOATING, WEAK |
| YIN DEFICIENT TONGUE | RED, THIN BODY LESS / NO COATING, PEELED, DRY COAT |
| YANG DEFICIENT PULSE | WEAK, DEEP WEAK, SLOW THREADY, WEAK, DEEP KNOTTED (When HT Yang Def) |
| YANG DEFICIENT TONGUE | PALE, ENLARGED, SWOLLEN, TOOTH-MARKED BODY WITH MOIST / SLIPPERY COATING |
| QI DEFICIENT PULSE | THREADY, WEAK SOFT DEFICIENT (EMPTY) |
| QI DEFICIENT TONGUE | NORMAL OR PALE BODY THIN WHITE COATING |
| BLOOD DEFICIENT PULSE | THREADY, WEAK HESITANT |
| BLOOD DEFICIENT TONGUE | PALE, THIN BODY SLIGHT DRY COATING |
| QI STAGNATION PULSE | STRING-TAUT (Esp. on Left Side) |
| QI STAGNATION TONGUE | NORMAL, SLIGHTLY DUSKY (PURPLE) BODY THIN, WHITE COATING |
| BLOOD STASIS PULSE | STRING-TAUT (Liver) HESITANT Knotted (Heart) |
| BLOOD STASIS TONGUE | PURPLE BODY PURPLISH SPOTS |
| GOVERNS WATER | KIDNEY |
| REGULATES WATER PASSAGES | LUNG |
| OFFICIAL OF FLUIDS | SAN JIAO |
| ORIGIN OF FLUIDS | STOMACH |
| SEPARATES FLUIDS | SMALL INTESTINE |
| STORES BLOOD | LIVER |
| GOVERNS BLOOD | HEART |
| CONTROLS BLOOD VESSELS | HEART |
| CIRCULATES BLOOD | HEART |
| CONTROLS BLOOD | SPLEEN |
| MAIN SOURCE OF BLOOD | SPLEEN |
| TWO MATERIAL SOURCES | SP/ST AND KIDNEY JING |
| SMOOTH QI | LIVER |
| CONTROLS ASCENDING OF QI | SPLEEN |
| CONTROLS DESCENDING OF QI | STOMACH |
| GOVERNS QI AND RESPIRATION | LUNG |
| CONTROLS RECEPTION OF QI | KIDNEY |
| MOBILIZES YUAN QI | SAN JIAO |
| ROOT OF POST-HEAVEN QI | SPLEEN |
| ROOT OF PRE-HEAVEN QI | KIDNEY |
| YIN WITHIN YANG (Season, Time and Organ) | AUTUMN 12PM-6PM LUNG |
| YANG WITHIN YIN (Season, Time and Organ | SPRING 6AM-12AM LIVER |
| YANG WITHIN YIN PULSE | ROLLING TENSE |
| YANG WITHIN YANG PULSE | SUPERFICIAL RAPID EXCESS STRING-TAUT ABRUPT |
| YIN WITHIN YANG PULSE | SURGING |
| YIN WITHIN YANG PULSE | DEEP SLOW DEFICIENT HESITANT THREADY SOFT WEAK KNOTTED REGULARLY-INTERMITTENT |
| 5 ASPECTS OF THE YIN/YANG RELATIONSHIP | 1. OPPOSITION 2. INTERDEPENDENCE 3. INTER-CONSUMING-SUPPORTING 4. INTER-TRANSFORMING 5. INFINITE DIVISIBILITY |
| DESCRIPTION OF MUTUAL-CONSUMING | YIN AND YANG ARE IN A CONSTANT STATE OF CHANGE FOR PRESERVING THE BALANCE (QUANTITATIVE CHANGE, Balance/Harmony) |
| THE NATURES OF MUTUAL-CONSUMING | 1. In the Summertime the weather is Hot (Yang) and we sweat (Yin) more. 2. When the external temperature is very cold (Yin), the body starts trembling (Yang) |
| DESCRIPTION OF INTER-TRANSFORMATION | YIN AND YANG CHANGE INTO ONE ANOTHER. Qualitative Change, 8 principle change (cold, hot, excess, deficiency) |
| NATURE OF INTER-TRANSFORMATION | 1. Day turns into night. 2. Excessive work (Yang) without rest induces extreme deficiency (Yin) of the bodys energies. 3. Excessive jobbing (Yang) induces a very slow (Yin) pulse 4. Excessive consumption of alcohol creates a pleasant euphoria (Yang) w |
| SOUR TASTE FUNCTIONS | 1. Generates fluids and Yin 2. Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea |
| SOUR TASTE SIDE EFFECTS | Makes Phlegm worse |
| BITTER TASTE FUNCTIONS | 1. Clears heat, Sedates and hardens 2. Clears damp-heat and it subdues rebellious Qi |
| BITTER TASTE SIDE EFFECTS | Injures the Spleen, Injures Yin |
| SWEET TASTE FUNCTIONS | 1. Tonifies, balances and moderates 2. Is used to tonify deficiency and to stop pain |
| SWEET TASTE SIDE EFFECTS | Creates Damp |
| PUNGENT FUNCTIONS | 1. Scatters 2. Is used to expel pathogenic factors |
| PUNGENT TASTE SIDE EFFECTS | INJURES YIN |
| SALTY TASTE FUNCTIONS | 1. Flows downwards, softens hardness 2. Is used to treat constipation and swelling |
| SALTY TASTE SIDE EFFECTS | INJURES FLUIDS |
| SOUR TASTE 1. TISSUES/ CAUSING 2. 2. ORGANS AND IF DISEASED | 1. NERVES / CAUSING CHRONIC PAIN 2. GOES TO THE LIVER. a. IF THE SP IS DISEASED ONE SHOULD NOT EAT SOUR FOODS |
| BITTER TASTE 1. TISSUES/ CAUSING 2. ORGANS AND IF DISEASED | 1. BONES / CAUSING BONE DISEASE 2. GOES TO THE HEART a. IF THE LUNG IS DISEASED ONE SHOULD NOT EAT BITTER FOODS |
| SWEET TASTE 1. TISSUES/ CAUSING 2. ORGANS AND IF DISEASED | 1. MUSCLES / CAUSING WEAKNESS OF MUSCLES 2. GOES TO THE SPLEEN i. IF THE KIDNEY IS DISEASED DO NOT EAT SWEET FOODS |
| PUNGENT TASTE 1. TISSUES/ CAUSING 2. ORGANS AND IF DISEASED | 1. SCATTERS QI / CAUSING QI DEFICIENCY 2. GOES TO THE LUNG a. IF THE LIVER IS DISEASED DO NOT EAT PUNGENT FOODS |
| SALTY TASTE 1. TISSUES/ CAUSING 2. ORGANS AND IF DISEASED | 1. CAN DRY OUT THE BLOOD / CAUSING BLOOD DEFICIENCY 2. GOES TO THE KIDNEY. IF THE HEART IS DISEASED DO NOT EAT SALTY FOODS |
| VITAL SUBSTANCE ORGAN OF THE JING (ESSENCE) | KIDNEY |
| VITAL SUBSTANCE ORGAN OF THE QI | LUNG |
| VITAL SUBSTANCE ORGAN OF THE BLOOD | LIVER |
| VITAL SUBSTANCE ORGAN OF THE BODY FLUIDS | SPLEEN |
| VITAL SUBSTANCE ORGAN OF THE SHEN (SPIRIT) | HEART |
| DESCRIPTION OF PRE-HEAVEN ESSENCE | Is Kidney essence Is rooted in the Kidneys Is divided within Yin and Yang |
| DESCRIPTION OF POST HEAVEN ESSENCE | Is rooted in the Spleen and Stomach Is stored in the Kidneys |
| WHAT ARE THE 6 FUNCTIONS OF QI | 1. Promoting 2. Warming 3. Defensive 4. Checking (holding) 5. Activities of Qi 6. Nourishing |
| WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN PEAK YEARS FOR WOMEN | 14 – MENSES 21 – WISDOM TEETH 28 – TENDON, BONES AND HAIR STRONGEST |
| WHAT ARE THE THREE MAIN PEAK YEARS OF MEN? | 16 – SPERM 24 – KIDNEY ENERGY OF WISDOM TEETH, TENDON AND BONES 32 – TENDON, BONES, MUSCLES AT THE STRONGEST |
| QUOTE 8 THINGS ABOUT THE LIVER | 1. Stores the blood 2. Smoothen the flow of Qi 3. Controls the sinews 4. Manifests in the nails 5. Opens into the eyes 6. Controls the tears 7. Houses the ethereal soul 8. Affected by anger |
| QUOTE 7 THINGS ABOUT THE HEART | 1. Governs the blood 2. Controls the blood vessels 3. Manifests in the complexion 4. Houses the mind (shen) 5. Related to joy 6. Opens into the tongue 7. Controls sweat |
| TWO THINGS ABOUT THE PERICARDIUM AS AN ORGAN | 1. is a membrane wrapped around the heart to protect the Heart 2. In the ying stage of Wen bing: PC heat includes signs of High fever and delirium. |
| QUOTE 8 THINGS ABOUT THE SPLEEN | 1. Governs t&t 2. Controls the ascending of qi 3. Controls the blood 4. Controls the muscles and limbs 5. Opens into the mouth and manifests in the lips 6. Controls saliva 7. Houses the intellect (Yi) 8. Affected by pensiveness |
| QUOTE 11 THINGS ABOUT THE LUNGS | 1. Governs qi and respiration 2. Controls the channels and the blood vessels 3. Controls the diffusing and descending of qi and body fluids 4. Regulates all physiological activities 5. Regulates water passages 6. Controls the skin and the space betwe |
| Quote 10 things about the Kidneys | 1. stores essence 2. produces marrow 3. governs water 4. controls the reception of qi 5. opens into the ears 6. manifests on the hair 7. controls spittle 8. controls the two lower orifices 9. houses will power (zhi) 10. controls the gate of life |
| QUOTE 6 THINGS ABOUT THE GALL BLADDER | 1. Stores and excretes bile 2. Controls decisiveness a. GB deficiency = timid or fearful, no drive b. Acu. Pt GB-40 3. Controls the sinews. Acu pt: GB 34 4. Has an influence on the quality and length of sleep a. Def = Awakens early in the AM, cannot |
| QUOTE 3 THINGS ABOUT THE SAN JIAO | 1. Mobilizes Yuan Qi 2. Controls the Transportation and penetration of Qi 3. Controls the water passages and the excretion of fluids |
| WHAT IS THE MENTAL ASPECT OF THE BLADDER FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN | ADULT: feeling of jealousy, suspicion, long standing grudges. CHILD: Fears, anxieties or insecurities which lead to a sinking of UB Qi |
| DESCRIBE INFANTS FINGER A. GATE OF WIND B. GATE OF QI C. GATE OF LIFE | A. EXTERIOR PATHOGENIC FACTOR AND A MILD DISEASE B. INTERIOR & RATHER MORE SEVERE DISEASE C. SERIOUS & LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE |
| GREEN OR BLUE TIP OF THE NOSE MEANS | Abdominal pain from SP (SP cold & Qi stagnation) |
| FLARING OF NOSTRILS WITH HIGH FEVER | Extreme Lung Heat |
| DRY, WITHERED, DARK EAR LOBES | Kid Qi exhaustion (usually KD Yin) |
| SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL GUMS | STOMACH HEAT |
| ACUTE PAIN, Redness AND SWELLING OF THE THROAT | INVASION OF WIND-HEAT |
| CHRONIC PAIN, REDNESS AND SWELLING OF THE THROAT | STOMACH HEAT |
| CHRONICALLY SORE & DRY THROAT (not red or swollen) | LUNG AND KIDNEY IN DEFICIENCY WITH EMPTY HEAT |
| PITTING EDEMA OF THE HANDS | LUNG YANG DEFICIENCY |
| PITTING EDEMA OF THE FEET | KIDNEY YANG DEFICIENCY |
| PITTING EDEMA OF THE FOUR LIMBS | SPLEEN YANG DEFICIENCY |
| EDEMA OF THE FOUR LIMBS | DAMPNESS (DAMP HEAT OR DAMP COLD) |
| EDEMA OF THE FOUR LIMBS (NON PITTING) | QI STAGNATION |
| ACUTE EDEMA OF THE HANDS AND FACE | WIND WATER INVADING THE LUNGS. |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - ANTIBIOTICS | Peeled patches (Tends to injure ST yin) |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - Corticosteroids | Red & swollen (after about one month of administration) |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - Bronchodilators | Tongue tip to become red (after prolonged and continued use) |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - Diuretics | Peeled (Reflecting Yin Deficiency because it injures yin) |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - Anti-inflammatory | Red points, make the tongue body thinner, and peeled (after prolonged use) |
| EFFECT OF MEDICINE ON THE TONGUE - Anti-neoplastics (cytotoxic drugs) | Very thick brown or even black and dry coating |
| LONG TONGUE DESCRIPTION | Blazing HT fire, HT phlegm-fire |
| HORIZONTAL CRACKED TONGUE= | YIN DEFICIENCY |
| CRACKED TONGUE LIKE ICE FLOES | YIN DEF. FROM OLD AGE |
| IRREGULAR CRACKED TONGUE | STOMACH YIN DEF. |
| CRACKED TONGUE – TRANSVERSE ON THE SIDE | SP QI/YIN DEFICIENCY |
| CRACKED TONGUE VERTICAL IN THE CENTER | SP QI DEFICIENCY |
| CRACKED TONGUE LONG VERTICAL REACHING THE TIP | HEART, EMOTIONAL DISORDERS |
| CRACKED TONGUE TRANSVERSE BEHIND TIP | PRIOR LUNG DISEASE PRESENT LUNG YIN DEFICIENCY |
| CRACKED TONGUE DEEP CENTRAL & SMALL CRACKS | KIDNEY YIN DEFICIENCY WITH HEAT |
| NUMB TONGUE WITH PALE BODY | HEART BLOOD DEFICIENCY |
| NUMB TONGUE WITH RED OR NORMAL COLOR | INTERIOR LIVER WIND |
| NUMB TONGUE WITH SLIPPERY COATING | WIND-PHLEGM |
| TIP OF TONGUE ROLLED OVER | EXCESS HEAT |
| TIP OF TONGUE ROLLED DOWN | DEFICIENCY HEAT |
| MOISTURE ON NORMAL TONGUE | SLIGHTLY MOIST |
| TONGUE COATING THAT IS PUDDLED WITH MOISTURE/WET/GLOSSY | EXCESS FLUIDS OR FLUIDS STAGNATION |
| WET AND WHITE TONGUE COATING | YANG DEFICIENCY WITH DAMP RETENTION |
| WET, WHITE AND THIN COATING | EXTERIOR WIND-COLD |
| DRY COATING = HEAT SIGNS | EXCESS HEAT OR YIN DEF. HEAT |
| DRY COATING YANG DEFICIENCY | YANG DEFICIENCY WITH DAMP RETENTION; MOUTH IS DRY WITH NO THIRST (absence of thirst) |
| SLIPPERY TONGUE EXCESSIVE WET COATING WITH OILY APPEARANCE | YANG DEFICIENCY, DAMP COLD INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ORIGIN |
| SLIPPERY TONGUE THAT HAS WHITE COATING | PATHOGEN IS BEGINNING TO GO INTO THE INTERIOR |
| SLIPPERY GREASY TONGUE COATING | DAMP-PHLEGM |
| SLIPPERY, GREASY, THICK TONGUE COATING | DAMP-PHLEGM RETENTION AND COLD |
| SWEATING ONLY ON THE HEAD | STOMACH HEAT OR DAMP HEAT |
| OILY SWEAT ON THE FOREHEAD | YANG COLLAPSE |
| SWEATING ONLY ON THE ARMS AND LEGS | STOMACH AND SPLEEN DEFICIENCY |
| SWEATING ONLY ON THE HANDS | LUNG OR HEART QI DEFICIENCY (OR NERVES) |
| SWEATING ON THE WHOLE BODY | LUNG QI DEFICIENCY |
| SWEATING ON THE FIVE PALMS (PALMS, SOLES, CHEST) | YIN DEFICIENCY |
| DAY TIME SWEATING | YANG DEFICIENCY |
| NIGHT TIME SWEATING | YIN DEFICIENCY (possibly damp-heat) |
| PROFUSE COLD SWEAT DURING A SEVERE ILLNESS | YANG COLLAPSE SWEATING |
| OILY SWEAT ON FOREHEAD, LIKE PEARLS, NOT FLOWING (SEVERE YANG COLLAPSE) | DANGER OF IMMINENT DEATH SWEAT |
| OILY SWEAT | SEVERE YANG DEFICIENCY |
| YELLOW SWEAT (esp. in arm pits) | DAMP HEAT |
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