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fever in evening/ night, night sweat, five palm heat, tongue deep and red w/o coating, pulse floating empty and rapid, heat stirring wind, coma
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lower burner
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the lungs have a _____ and _____ function in relation to body fluids and defensive qi
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diffusing, descending
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high fever, intense thirst and sweating, tongue red with yellow coat, pulse overflowing and rapid, damp heat with fever, epigastric fullness
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middle burner
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what single symptom arises due to stomach Qi deficiency
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tiredness, weakness
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fever, aversion to cold, headache, sore throat, yellow nasal discharge, swollen tonsils, tongue red with thin white coating, pulse floating and rapid
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upper burner
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the 2 most common exterior pathogenic factors to attack the lungs
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wind cold
wind heat |
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persistent thirst, feeling of energy rising to the chest, pain and sensation of heat in the heart, hunger but no desire to eat, cold limbs, hunger but no desire to eat
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terminal yin
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list 4 of the 6 heart functions
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governs blood
controls blood vessels manifests in the complexion houses the mind opens into the tongue controls sweat |
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aversion to cold, wind, slight fever, slight sweat, headache, stiff neck
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greater yang
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which organ creates phlegm
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spleen
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high fever, profuse sweating, intense thirst, delirium, red tongue with yellow coat, overflowing rapid pulse
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bright yang
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name the stomach pattern that is associated with spleen yang deficiency
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stomach yang deficiency (cold)
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bitter taste, dry throat, blurred vision, hypochondrial fullness and distention, irritability, nausea, vomiting, unilateral thin coating
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lesser yang
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which organ stores phlegm
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lungs
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abdominal fullness, feeling of cold, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, absence of thirst, tiredness, deep weak slow pulse
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greater yin
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chinese name for identification of patterns
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bian zheng
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chills feeling of cold lying with body curled, listlessness, desire to sleep, cold limbs, diarrhea, absence of thirst, frequent pale urination
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lesser yin
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list 4 symptoms of lung qi deficiency
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*shortness of breath
*weak voice *empty pulse slight cough daytime sweating dislike of speaking bright-pale complexion propensity to catch colds tiredness pale tongue |
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identification of patterns according to the 6 stages
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zhang zhong jing, discussion of cold induced diseases
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describe the tongue and pulse of stomach yin deficiency with heat
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tongue: red without coating in the center (sometimes a crack)
pulse: floating, empty, rapid on the right middle position |
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identification of the patterns according to 4 levels
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ye tian shi, discussion on warm diseases
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describe the tongue of lung yin deficiency with empty heat
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red and peeled
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heat injuring yin, fever at night, night sweating, delirium, fainting, mind confused, dry mouth, desire to drink, pulse fine and rapid
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nutritive qi
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joy does what to qi?
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slows it down
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high fever, feeling of heat, no aversion to cold, thirst, cough with yellow sputum, short of breath, sweating, slippery rapid pulse
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qi level
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describe the symptoms of lung dryness
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*dry cough
*dry throat *hoarse voice *dry tongue dry skin thirst empty pulse on the right front |
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cardinal symptom of stomach Qi stagnation
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epigastric distention
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the 2 cardinal symptoms of exterior wind cold
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aversion to cold and fever
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when yang is deficient there is
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external cold
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the exterior wind obstructs the lung's __________ and impairs __________
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defensive Qi
descending of lung Qi |
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phlegm and fire in the stomach affect the mind and cause what severe mental state
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manic depression
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list 4 symptoms of invasion of the lungs by wind heat
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*aversion to cold
*fever *floating, rapid, forceless pulse *sore throat cough sneezing headache body aches slight sweating slight thirst swollen tonsils |
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sadness does what to qi?
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depletes Qi
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in invasion of wind heat what causes the aversion to cold?
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a pathogen obstructs the circulation of defensive Qi
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list 3 symptoms of stomach Qi rebelling upward
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*nausea
*belching vomiting difficulty swallowing hiccup tight or wiry pulse on right middle position |
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which is the key note function of the spleen
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transforming and transporting
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when yin is deficient there is
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internal heat
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list 4 symptoms of spleen Qi deficiency
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*poor appetite
*tiredness *loose stools distention lack of motivation (lassitude) pale tongue empty pulse |
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name the pattern that causes a chronic blocked nose and yellow nasal discharge
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damp-heat in the stomach
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name the 3 organs that spleen Qi deficiency may cause trouble for
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heart
lungs kidneys |
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anger does what to Qi?
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makes Qi rise
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list 3 of the 4 organs subject to prolapse
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stomach
uterus bladder anus |
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what is the pattern characterized by epigastric fullness, sour regurgitation, thick tongue coating
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retention of food in the stomach
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what are the 2 main patterns for bleeding?
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spleen not holding the blood
blood heat |
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when yang is in excess there is
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external heat
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describe the pulse and tongue for spleen blood deficiency
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pale, thin and dry tongue
choppy or fine pulse |
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3 symptoms of blood stasis in the stomach
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*stabbing epigastric pain
*vomiting of dark blood dislike of pressure nausea |
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in the case of cold dampness invading the spleen, what causes heavy head?
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dampness prevents clear yang from ascending to the head
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worry does what to Qi?
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knots Qi
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in the case of cold dampness invading the spleen, what causes vaginal discharge
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dampness is heavy and seeps downward
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abdominal pain, tongue ulcers and scanty dark painful urine are enough to diagnose
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full heat in the small intestine
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what are 2 symptoms of damp-heat invading the spleen
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abdominal fullness
sticky yellow tongue |
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when yin is in excess there is
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internal cold
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list 6 functions of the kidneys
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store essence
govern birth produce marrow govern water control reception of Qi open to ears manifest in hair control spittle house the will power control gate of life |
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small intestine Qi pain is usually related to stagnation of what?
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liver Qi stagnation invading the spleen
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name the pattern characterized by interior cold, sexual dysfunctions and accumulation of fluids
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kidney yang deficiency
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what are 4 symptoms of heart Qi deficiency?
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palpitations*
shortness of breath pale face spontaneous sweating tiredness* slight depression empty pulse* |
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describe tongue and pulse of kidney yin deficiency with heat
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red, cracked tongue without coating
floating, empty, rapid pulse |
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3 symptoms of small intestine Qi knotted
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*abdominal pain
*constipation *vomiting *deep-wiry pulse distention borborygmi flatulence dislike of pressure |
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night sweating is called
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evaporation from bones
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2 classes of exterior disorders
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1. those that affect skin and muscles and cause wind cold and wind heat;
2. those that affect the channels and have slower onset (painful obstruction syndrome |
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day sweating is called
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evaporation from muscles
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know the names of 4 types of intestinal worms
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roundworms
hookworms pinworms tapeworms |
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list 3 symptoms of kidney Qi not firm
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dribbling after urination
chronic vaginal discharge backache |
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describe a knotted pulse
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slow pulse that stops at irregular intervals
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list key symptoms of kidneys failing to receive Qi
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shortness of breath on exertion
lower backache clear urination |
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describe the tongue and pulse of small intestine deficiency and cold
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pale white coating
deep weak and slow pulse |
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lung heat usually corresponds to which of the 4 levels
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the Qi level
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when one joint is affected and severe pain is relieved by application of heat
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obstruction of cold
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in cold patterns of excess damp phlegm and excess cold phlegm what is the underlying deficiency
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spleen deficiency
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abdominal pain and diarrhea with mucous and blood indicative of
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damp-heat in the large intestine
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describe tongue and pulse for phlegm heat in lungs
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red, swollen and sticky yellow tongue
slippery and rapid pulse |
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when heart yang fails to move Qi in the chest this may lead to several western medical diseases which are?
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angina pectoris
coronary heart disease congestive heart failure |
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a lung related pattern occurring in the elderly or pre-existing deficiency
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dry phlegm in the lungs
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pulse and tongue of heat in the large intestine
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full and rapid pulse
thick yellow or even brown or black coating |
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a cough with expectoration, white watery sputim usually in the elderly is
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phlegm fluids obstructing the lungs
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swelling of joints
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obstruction of dampness
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if ______ is not enough to generate ______ than poor memory and retardation ensues
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kidney essence
marrow |
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what pattern is equal to heat at the brighter yang stage of the 6 stages of disease
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heat obstructing the large intestine
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symptoms of kidney essence deficiency
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mental retardation
weak knees poor bone development deafness poor memory weak sexual activity hair loss |
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state the pattern that underlies the hidden pulse?
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heart yang collapse
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extreme heat can mist the mind and cause
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delirium
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severe pain and hot, swollen joints
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obstruction from heat
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abdominal pain, diarrhea and feeling of cold are enough to diagnose
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cold invading the large intestine
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list 4 symptoms of heart blood deficiency
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palpitations
dizziness insomnia dream-disturbed sleep poor memory anxiety pale lips choppy or fine pulse |
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any 3 symptoms of Qi stagnation of the large intestine
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distention
wiry pulse constipation irritability |
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list the key note symptom of an invasion of an exterior pathogen shifting to the interior
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aversion to heat
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irregular dietary habits that deplete the yin lead to what pattern
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large intestine dryness
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both heart yang deficiency and blood deficiency produce a pale tongue, blood deficiency causes _______ and yang deficient tongue is ________
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dryness and wet
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large intestine deficiency cold is basically the same as what spleen pattern
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spleen yang deficiency
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xu
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deficiency, empty
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what are the 2 causes of collapse of large intestine
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chronic deficiency of spleen, stomach or large intestine with sinking spleen Qi
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describe the pulse for yin deficiency of the heart
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fine and rapid
floating, weak and rapid |
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key symptoms of dampness in the gallbladder
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hypochondrial fullness
feeling of heaviness unilateral sticky coating tongue |
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shi
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excess, full
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tongue and pulse for damp-heat in the gall bladder
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tongue- thick sticky yellow coating, bilateral 2 strips or unilateral
pulse-slippery wiry and rapid |
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liver-fire causes a bitter taste in the mouth ________ but heart fire causes it only _____________
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every day
after a bad's night sleep |
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key symptoms of gall bladder deficiency
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timidity
lack of initiative indecision |
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a pulse that is deep, slow and weak resembles
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empty cold
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name the western medical disease that corresponds to phlegm-fire harassing the heart
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manic depression
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clinical manifestions of exterior patterns
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aversion to cold, fever, aching body, a stiff neck and floating pulse
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list 4 symptoms of phlegm misting the mind
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mental confusion
unconsciousness lethargic stupor incoherent speech slurred speech aphasia vomiting of phlegm rattling the throat |
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a whole red face indicates
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full heat
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what is the only cause of heart Qi stagnation?
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emotional stress
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a malar flushed face indicates
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empty heat
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name the 2 patterns that engender chest pain
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heart vessel obstructed
heart blood stasis |
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a feeling of heat all day indicates
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full heat
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know the 3 key note differences between the heart and pericardium
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-pericardium channels always deal with chest pain
-pericardium is the propulsive agent for Qi and blood to the heart and lungs -pericardium patterns involve liver channel as well |
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a feeling of heat in the afternoon/ evening indicates
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empty heat
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pericardium heat occurs at which of the 4 levels?
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nutritive Qi level
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a full, rapid overflowing pulse indicates
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full heat
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describe tongue and pulse of blood deficiency of the pericardium
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-tongue pale, thin, slightly dry
-choppy or fine but slightly hard on the left front position |
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a floating, empty and rapid pulse indicates
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empty heat
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any 4 symptoms of pericardium fire
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palpitations
tight chest bitter taste insomnia |
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full heat has these 4 characteristics
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whole red face
feeling of heat all day full rapid and overflowing pulse red tongue with yellow coating |
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fire harasses the mind but phlegm
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obstructs the mind
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empty heat has these 4 characteristics
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malar flush
feeling of heat in the afternoon/evening floating empty rapid pulse red and peeled tongue |
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being in the center of the chest, the pericardium influences the gathering Qi and therefore both the _____________
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heart and lungs
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red tongue with yellow coating indicates
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full heat
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which pattern is always from emotional strain knots the Qi in the chest
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Qi stagnation of the pericardium
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red and peeled tongue indicates
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empty heat
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what causes pain in the chest and arm?
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blood stasis of pericardium
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a bright white face indicates
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full cold
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4 functions of the liver
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stores blood
ensures smooth flow of Qi controls sinews manifests in nails open to eyes |
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a dull white face indicates
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empty cold
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what 2 pathogenic factors can invade the liver
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dampness
wind |
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sharp, worse on pressure pain indicates
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full cold
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4 symptoms of liver Qi stagnation
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distention
wiry pulse anger depression irregular periods |
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dull, better with pressure pain
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empty cold
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as Qi is the commander of blood what develops when liver Qi stagnates over a long period of time
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blood stasis
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full tight and deep pulse
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full cold
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in which direction does liver Qi rebel typically
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horizontally
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weak deep and slow pulse
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empty cold
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list any 3 symptoms of liver blood stasis
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abdominal pain
vomiting blood painful periods dark clotted menstrual blood purple nails purple lips |
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thick white coating on the tongue
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full cold, pathogenic factor
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name the pattern characterized by a red tongue, red sides, dry yellow coating, and full rapid and wiry pulse?
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liver fire
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thin white coating on tongue
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empty cold
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most STD related pelvic infections express the presence of which pattern?
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damp heat
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4 characteristics of full cold
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bright white face
sharp and worse on pressure pain full tight and deep pulse thick white tongue coating |
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identify the liver pattern that causes male or female herniation
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stagnation of cold in the liver channel
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4 characteristics of empty cold
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dull white face
dull pain better w/ pressure weak slow and deep pulse thin white tongue coating |
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list the 2 extraordinary meridians reliant on liver blood
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ren and chong mai
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list 4 symptoms of Qi deficiency
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shortness of breath
weak voice spontaneous sweating poor appetite loose stools tiredness empty pulse |
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what are the clinical manifestations that distinguish liver yin deficiency from blood deficiency
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dry eyes
red cheek bones tongue without coating |
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list 4 symptoms of yang deficiency
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chilliness
a pale face cold limbs absence of thirst desire for hot drinks loose stools weak pulse wet tongue |
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#1 symptom of liver yang rising headache
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throbbing
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list 4 symptoms of blood deficiency
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white complexion
dizziness poor memory numbness or tingling blurred vision insomnia pale lips scanty periods ammenrrhoea depression anxiety choppy or fine pulse |
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3 symptoms of liver wind
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convulsions
tremors vertigo tinnitus |
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list 4 symptoms of yin deficiency
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feeling of heat in the afternoon
dry throat at night night sweating thin body floating empty pulse tongue without coating |
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collapse of yin symptoms
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abundant perspiration
skin hot to touch hot limbs dry mouth with desire to drink cold liquids in small sips retention of urine constipation floating empty and rapid pulse red-peeled short and dry tongue |
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collapse of yang symptoms
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chilliness
cold limbs weak breathing profuse sweating w/ oily sweat absence of thirst frequent urination minute deep pulse pale wet swollen short tongue |
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stomach rebellious qi
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belching, hiccup, nausea, vomiting
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spleen rebellious qi
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diarrhea, prolapse
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liver rebellious qi
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headache, dizziness, irritability
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lung rebellious qi
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cough asthma
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kidneys rebellious qi
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asthma
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heart rebellious qi
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mental restlessness and insomnia
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liver blood stasis
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purple nails
dark face painful periods with clots |
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heart blood stasis
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purple lips
stabbing in chest mental restlessness |
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lung blood stasis
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oppression of chest
coughing up dark blood purple on tongue on sides toward front |
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stomach blood stasis
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epigastric pain
vomiting of dark blood dark blood in stools purple center of tongue |
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intestine blood stasis
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severe pain
dark blood in stools |
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uterus blood stasis
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painful periods
premenstrual pain dark menstrual blood w/ clots |
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2 types of phlegm
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substantial
non-substantial |
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stagnation of Qi
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distention
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fixed location with boring and stabbing
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blood stasis
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stagnation of qi with throbbing
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liver yang rising
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cramping, contracting, spastic pain aggravated by cold weather or foods
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cold
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burning pain with fullness and heaviness
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damp-heat
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occipital headache and stiffness
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wind
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pain and swelling in head, joints, epigastrium, abdomen, uterus bladder
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dampness
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epigastric and abdominal pain, feeling of fullness
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retention of food
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joint pain
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phlegm
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relieved by eating
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empty condition
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aggravated by eating
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full condition
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lack of appetite
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spleen qi deficiency
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excessive hunger
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stomach- heat
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feeling of fullness
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dampness
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feeling of distention
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qi stagnation
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sharp pain
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blood stasis
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preference for hot
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cold pattern
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preference for cold
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hot pattern
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stagnant liver qi invading the spleen
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alternation of constipation and diarrhea
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most common cause of spleen qi deficiency
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loose stools with undigested food
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turbid or cloudy urine
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dampness
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clear and pale urine
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cold
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dark urine
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heat
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heavy feeling headache
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dampness
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pain deep inside the head
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kidney deficiency
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distending, throbbing headache
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liver yang rising
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boring headache
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stasis of blood
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pain with muzziness, heaviness
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dampness
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deficient spleen qi not holding the blood
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bleeding gums, tiredness, poor appetite, loose stools
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stomach full heat- gums
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inflamed bleeding gums
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stomach empty heat-gums
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bleeding gums and dry mouth
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kidney yin deficiency with empty heat- gums
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bleeding gums, dizziness, tinnitus, night sweats
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more tingling
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blood deficiency
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more numbness
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wind
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muscle ache
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dampness
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what causes cold hands
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yang or blood deficiency or stagnation of liver qi
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liver qi stagnation related to sleep
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insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, dizziness and blurred vision
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insomnia, waking frequently, excessive dreams, sweating and palpations
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heart and kidney yin deficiency with empty heat
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liver and heart fire
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dream disturbed sleep
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retention of food
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restless sleep, upset stomach and dreams
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waking early in the morning and having trouble falling back asleep
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gall bladder deficiency
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sweating during the day
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yang deficiency
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sweating at night
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yin deficiency
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loud high pitched in ears
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liver yang or fire or wind
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low pitched with rushing water
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kidney deficiency
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deafness
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kidney deficiency
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4 rebellions
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a pattern that causes coldness in the limbs due to Qi stagnation
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simultaneous fever and chills
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cou li disturbed
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fever only
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interior pathogen
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alternating fever and chills
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shaoyang syndrome, 1/2 in and 1/2 out
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impotence
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kidney yang deficiency, heart blood deficiency, heart fire, damp heat in the liver
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yellow leucorrhea
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heat or damp heat
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white leucorrhea
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cold
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green leucorrhea
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damp-heat in the liver
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upright Qi
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zheng Qi
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pathogenic factor pinyin
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xie Qi
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what type of pulse does Qi stagnation have
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wiry
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