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64 Cards in this Set
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the entering and exiting of qi are controlled by ________, which is in charge of the entering and exiting of the __________.
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Po (corporeal soul), jing (essence)
-GM pg 80-81 |
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The space between the skin and the muscles is one of the body spaces called __________, which is part of the __________.
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Cou Li (spaces and texture) , triple burner cavities
-GM pg 81 |
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Name the four aspects of the Yin-Yang relationship
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opposition
interdependence mutual consumption intertransformation -GM pg 7 |
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List the four basic movements of qi.
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ascending
descending entering exiting -GM pg 87 |
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The movement of qi in and out of joints is controlled primarily by the _________.
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Liver and Triple burner generally, but they also rely on whatever channel traverses the particular joint.
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The entering and exiting of Qi in and out of the Fat Tissue (AKA______) relies primarily on the _________.
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Gao, Spleen.
-FCM 83 |
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The hun is described as the _____________. It is _______ in nature, imparted ___________.
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coming and going of the Shen. Yang
by the father, entering three days after birth. - FCM 100 |
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The Po is described as the _____________. Formed _______ it is ______ in nature, resides______ and is responsible for______________________.
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entering and exiting of the Jing.
at conception Yin in the Lungs physical sensations, feelings, and generally somatic expressions -FCM 101 |
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A thin, long midline crack on the tongue indicates_______________.
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a weak Heart constitution and the tendency to emotional problems.
-FCM 107 |
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List the two ways the Heart Governs Blood:
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1. The transformation of Gu Qi into Blood takes place in the Heart.
2. The Heart is responsible for the circulation of Blood |
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List the functions of the heart
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it governs blood
it controls the blood vessels it manifests in the complexion it houses the Mind (shen) it is related to joy it opens into the tongue it controls sweat -FMC 107 |
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List the five energetic layers in ascending order of depth:
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skin (lungs)
muscles (spleen) sinews (liver) blood vessels (heart) bones (kidneys) -FMC 108 |
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The superficial layer of the pulse reflects the ______ and ______.
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skin and muscles
-FMC 108 |
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The middle level of the pulse reflects_________________.
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sinews and blood vessels
-FMC 108 |
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The deep level of the pulse reflects_______________.
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the bones
-FMC 108 |
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The heart is reflected on the complexion:
dull pale = bright white = purplish or dark = red = |
Heart-Blood def.
Heart-Yang xu Heart-Blood stasis Heart-Heat -FCM 109 |
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In TCM the vital substances include:
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qi
blood essence (jing) body fluids (jin-ye) mind (shen) - GM 41 |
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List the functions of Blood
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- Nourish the whole body
- moisten the body tissues - provide the material foundation to house the spirit - Mother of qi |
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describe the difference between jin and ye
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Jin: clear, light and watery, they circulate with defensive Qi in the space between skin and muscles; they moisten skin and muscles
Ye: turbid, heavy and dense they moisten brain, spine, bone marrow, joints and sense organs - GM 67 |
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The Vital Substances in TCM include these five:
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Qi
Xue (blood) jing (essence) jin ye (body fluids) Shen (mind) - GM 41 |
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Shen disturbances can include these symptoms:
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insomnia, profuse dreaming, forgetfulness, fan zao (vexation/agitation)
- woodley |
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The functions of Qi in general are:
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transforming
transporting holding raising protecting warming - GM 72 |
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What are the three basic types of Blood pathology?
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Blood deficiency
Blood Heat Blood stasis |
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Describe the Qi/Blood relationship.
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Qi engenders blood
Qi is the commander of blood Qi contains blood in the vessels Blood is the mother of qi Qi and Blood flow together: blood desserts, qi desserts - woodley |
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List the four causes of bleeding:
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heat
qi xu stasis (yin turbid evil) trauma |
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List the functions of Blood:
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- Nourish the whole body
- moisten the body tissues - provide the material foundation to house the spirit - Blood is the mother of qi |
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The functions of Essence include:
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- growth, reproduction and development
- basis of Kidney-Qi - producer of Marrow - basis of constitutional strength - basis for the "Three Treasures" (jing-qi-shen) - GM 46 |
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List the major functions of yuan-qi
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- it is the motive force
- it is the basis of Kidney-Qi - it facilitates the transformation of Qi - it is the conduit for the Triple Burner - it facilitates the transformation of Blood - it comes out at the Source points |
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What are three of the ways yuan-qi can be treated in acupuncture?
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1. Needling the source points on the 12 channels
2. Needling and applying moxa to the points on the Ren Vessel below the navel, such as Ren-7, Ren-6, Ren-5, and esp. Ren-4 guangyuan 3. Needling and applying moxa to the point Du-4 Mingmen, which corresponds to the place from which the Original Qi originates |
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Su Wen chpt 18 says "the energy that comes out under the _________ and can be felt ____________ is the _______ Qi.
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left breast, under the fingers, Zong
- GM 51 |
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Regarding fasting Ling Shu chpt ____, says __________________.
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56. "if no food is eaten for half a day, qi is weakened, if no food is eaten for a whole day, qi is depleted."
- GM 51 |
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Wei qi circulates where and how?
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50 times in 24 hours, 25 times during the day, 25 times at night. By day it circulates in the Exterior of the body and at night it circulates in the yin organs.
- GM 53 |
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What are the properties of zhong qi?
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- the zhen qi of the Stomach and Spleen
- enables the Spleen's function of transportation and transformation (yun-hua) - enables the Spleen's function of raising Qi - GM 54 |
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What is zheng qi?
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- "upright Qi" indicates all the types of Qi that play a role in the defence of the body from invasion by external pathogenic factors
- These include wei qi, ying qi, and kidney essence - zheng qi is contrasted to Xie qi (pathogenic qi) - GM 54 |
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List the four primary qi pathologies.
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- qi xu
- qi counterflow - qi sinking - qi stagnation |
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Su Wen chpt___ says: "the Heart is the __________and the _________"
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9, root of life, origin of the Mind
- GM 111 |
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About the tongue, Ling Shu chpt ____ says:
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17, "Heart-Qi communicates with the tongue, if the Heart is normal the tongue can distinguish the five tastes."
- GM 113 |
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The hun's influence on one's mental life includes:
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inspiration, creativity, life dreams and a sense of direction in life
- GM 117 |
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List three aspects of the smooth flow of Liver-qi.
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- affects emotional state
- affects digestion - affects secretion of bile - GM 120 |
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Su Wen chpt___ says: "the Heart is the __________and the _________"
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9, root of life, origin of the Mind
- GM 111 |
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About the tongue, Ling Shu chpt ____ says:
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17, "Heart-Qi communicates with the tongue, if the Heart is normal the tongue can distinguish the five tastes."
- GM 113 |
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The hun's influence on one's mental life includes:
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inspiration, creativity, life dreams and a sense of direction in life
- GM 117 |
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List three aspects of the smooth flow of Liver-qi.
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- affects emotional state
- affects digestion - affects secretion of bile - GM 120 |
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Tan:
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Phlegm - Wider meaning than Western idea of sputum, Denotes a viscus fluid that can accumulate anywhere in the body causing a variety of disease
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Jin:
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Rheum - Denotes a thinner, clearer form of accumulated fluid
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Describe damage by the 5 taxations
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Prolonged vision damages the blood
Prolonged lying damages the Qi Prolonged sitting damages the Flesh Prolonged standing damages the bones Prolonged walking damages the sinews |
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Describe the 7 damages.
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Great overeating damages the spleen
Great anger and qi counterflow damages the liver Exertion or lifting heavy weights and long sitting on wet ground damages the kidney Cold in the body and cold drinks damage the lung Anxiety, worry, and thought and cognition damage the heart Wind, rain, cold and summerheat damage the body Great fear damages the mind |
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________ flavor and ______ flavor effuse and disperse and are yang,
_______ flavor and ______ flavor cause gushing up and outflow and are yin. |
Acrid, sweet
Sour, bitter |
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"Wood is..."
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"the bending and the straightening" having the characteristics of upbearing and effusion (upward and outward movement)
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"Fire is..."
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"the flaming upward," having the quality of heat and upward movement
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"Earth is..."
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"the sowing and reaping" representing the planting and harvesting of crops and the bringing forth of phenomenon
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"Metal is..."
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"the working of change" having the qualities of purification, elimination, and reform
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"Water is..."
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"the moistening and descending to low places" having the qualities of moistening, downward movement, and coldness
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The Nei Jing often refers to the Pericardium as the___________
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"center of the throax"
- GM 166 |
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Pericardium points can________or_______.
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invigorate Blood, cool Blood
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Blood xu of the Pericardium will cause:
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depression and slight anxiety
- GM 167 |
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Blood-heat of the Pericardium will cause:
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anxiety, insomnia and agitation.
- GM 167 |
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List the functions of the Triple Warmer
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- it mobilizes the Yuan Qi
- it controls the transportation and penetration of Qi - it controls the Water passages and the excretion of fluids - GM 209 |
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Nan Jing chpt ____ states: The Triple Burner is the place where________; it supports________.
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38, the yuan qi is seperated, all of the qi.
- GM 210 |
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Ling shu chpt ___ states "the_________ originates from the middlle burner, the ________originates from the lower burner.
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18, ying qi, wei qi
- GM 211 |
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What is the qi of the three burners?
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upper: zong qi
middle: ying qi lower: yuan qi |
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List three functions of Marrow:
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- it fills the bones
- it contributes to making Blood - it nourishes the Brain - GM 232 |
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List the four levels (wen bing):
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1. wei
2. qi 3. ying 4. xue - GM 258 |
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List the characteristics of Warm Diseases:
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- all caused by wind-heat in the beginning stage
- characterized by fever - pathogenic factor penetrates through the nose and mouth - wind-heat has a strong tendency to turn into interior Heat rapidly - characterized by rapid changes - once in the interior, the heat tends to injure Yin rather quickly - GM 258 |
