Naturopathic Therapeutics I: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Lecture 10
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What is the emotional sound associated with the Fire element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

  • Crying
  • Groaning
  • Laughter (correct)
  • Shouting

    • What is the function of the Pericardium in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

  • To regulate the body's temperature
  • To regulate the body's water balance
  • To promote digestion
  • To protect the Heart and govern Blood (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of the tongue in Pericardium Heat syndrome?

  • Red and swollen with a thick coating
  • Red and dry without coating (correct)
  • Pale and thin with a sticky coating
  • White and slippery with a glossy coating

    • What is the symptom of Pericardium Blood Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>Dull-ache in chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the corresponding time of day for the Heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    <p>11am - 1pm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the tongue in Pericardium Fire?

    <p>Red with redder and swollen tip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Phlegm-Fire Harassing Pericardium?

    <p>Feeling of oppression and heat in the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Pericardium Qi Stagnation?

    <p>Emotional strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pattern is characterized by a red, swollen tongue with a yellow, dry sticky coat?

    <p>Phlegm-Fire Harassing Pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of Blood Stasis in Pericardium?

    <p>Stabbing or pricking pain in the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pattern is characterized by a feeling of lump in the throat?

    <p>Pericardium Qi Stagnation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Triple Warmer in traditional Chinese medicine?

    <p>To mobilize Original Qi and control the transportation and penetration of Qi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a patient's tongue being purple on the sides at the front?

    <p>It indicates a heart imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pulse charting in traditional Chinese medicine?

    <p>To note the characteristics of the pulse at each location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended scale for measuring pulse intensity in traditional Chinese medicine?

    <p>0-3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be noted when charting the tongue in traditional Chinese medicine?

    <p>Any characteristics of the tongue, including color, shape, and coating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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