Naturopathic Therapeutics I: TCM Week 9 - Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and Triple Warmer

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What is the primary symptom of HEART QI STAGNATION?

Emotional distress

Poor appetite (correct)

Pale complexion

Sudden chest pain

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tongue in HEART QI STAGNATION?

Sticky coat

Swollen appearance

Red tip (correct)

Purple color on the sides

Which of the following is a contributing factor to HEART VESSEL OBSTRUCTION?

Inadequate sleep

High-stress job

Excessive physical work (correct)

Vegan diet

What is the typical pulse characteristic of HEART QI STAGNATION?

Empty but overflowing Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Phlegm-Fire Harassing the Heart?

Tongue with a yellow sticky coat Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Phlegm accumulation in the body?

Thicker, more yin-type dampness Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Mental Depression due to Phlegm-Fire Harassing the Heart?

Incoherent speech and muttering to oneself Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Phlegm Misting the Mind?

Thick, sticky coat on the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Phlegm-Fire Harassing the Heart that affects the sleep?

Dream-disturbed sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of Phlegm Misting the Mind?

Congenital in children Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Heart Blood Stagnation?

Tongue with dark purple or dark purple spots Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Full-Heat in the Small Intestine?

Abdominal pain relieved by passing wind Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following patterns is characterized by a desire for hot drinks and likes pressure on the abdomen?

SI Deficient and Cold Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Lung Heart pattern?

Breathing difficulties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is common to both Heart Blood Stagnation and Full-Heat in the Small Intestine?

Palpitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the emotion associated with the Fire element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Joy Signup and view all the answers

What is the season associated with the Heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Summer Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Heart in terms of blood?

Pumps blood through the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Heart Qi Deficiency?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Heart Qi Deficiency and Heart Yang Deficiency?

Heart Yang Deficiency has cold symptoms, while Heart Qi Deficiency does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the manifestation of the Heart in the complexion?

Thin skin in the face Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Heart and the Liver?

The Liver stores blood for physical purposes, while the Heart stores blood for mental purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Heart Blood Deficiency?