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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known for recognizing?
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known for recognizing?
- The separation of body, mind, and spirit
- The physical aspects only
- The supremacy of the mind over the body
- The inseparable relationship of body, mind, spirit, and nature (correct)
When do the origins of acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies date back to?
When do the origins of acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies date back to?
- 1000-2200 years
- 3000-5000 years (correct)
- 500-1000 years
- 100-300 years
Which dynasty had archaeological findings of acupuncture needles and divination bones with medical engravings?
Which dynasty had archaeological findings of acupuncture needles and divination bones with medical engravings?
- Han Dynasty
- Zhou Dynasty
- Shang Dynasty (correct)
- Qin Dynasty
What is the earliest known written record of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
What is the earliest known written record of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Which theory was established firmly in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)?
Which theory was established firmly in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)?
What are the concepts that were established in the Han Dynasty according to the text?
What are the concepts that were established in the Han Dynasty according to the text?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, how is the body perceived?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, how is the body perceived?
What is a requirement for CNPBC Acupuncture Certification?
What is a requirement for CNPBC Acupuncture Certification?
What does TCM stand for in the context provided?
What does TCM stand for in the context provided?
In which country do ND Programs have concurrent acupuncture courses within the curriculum?
In which country do ND Programs have concurrent acupuncture courses within the curriculum?
What is not included in ND Programs in the US?
What is not included in ND Programs in the US?
How many hours of Acupuncture Clinic are required for NCCAOM eligibility?
How many hours of Acupuncture Clinic are required for NCCAOM eligibility?
What must students do in the US if they want to pursue TCM?
What must students do in the US if they want to pursue TCM?
'Syndrome differentiation and formulation of point prescriptions' is part of the 200 hours of study in Traditional Oriental Medicine. What is the most accurate way to describe this component?
'Syndrome differentiation and formulation of point prescriptions' is part of the 200 hours of study in Traditional Oriental Medicine. What is the most accurate way to describe this component?
Which of the following is mentioned as an application of TCM within the ND practice?
Which of the following is mentioned as an application of TCM within the ND practice?
'Yin and Yang' are closely associated with which concept?
'Yin and Yang' are closely associated with which concept?
What is the meaning of the character 陽 / 阳 (yáng)?
What is the meaning of the character 陽 / 阳 (yáng)?
Which season is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
Which season is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
What happens when there is too much Yin in the body?
What happens when there is too much Yin in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Yang in Chinese medicine?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Yang in Chinese medicine?
What does the concept of Mutual Consumption between Yin and Yang imply?
What does the concept of Mutual Consumption between Yin and Yang imply?
Which direction of movement is associated with Yang in Chinese medicine?
Which direction of movement is associated with Yang in Chinese medicine?
In Chinese medicine, which of the following is a characteristic of Yin?
In Chinese medicine, which of the following is a characteristic of Yin?
What does the concept 'Yin is the material basis for Yang' signify?
What does the concept 'Yin is the material basis for Yang' signify?
'Yang is the functional manifestation of Yin' suggests that:
'Yang is the functional manifestation of Yin' suggests that:
'Interdependence' between Yin and Yang in Chinese medicine refers to:
'Interdependence' between Yin and Yang in Chinese medicine refers to:
Which principle of Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes that the body reflects the state of our health?
Which principle of Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes that the body reflects the state of our health?
What is the main difference in how TCM approaches treating patients compared to modern medicine?
What is the main difference in how TCM approaches treating patients compared to modern medicine?
Which TCM method involves the application of heated herbal materials on specific points of the body?
Which TCM method involves the application of heated herbal materials on specific points of the body?
If a patient presents with low blood pressure, anemia, pale complexion, and fatigue, which pattern differentiation would be most likely associated with them?
If a patient presents with low blood pressure, anemia, pale complexion, and fatigue, which pattern differentiation would be most likely associated with them?
How does TCM consider the interconnectedness of mind, emotions, spirit, and the physical body?
How does TCM consider the interconnectedness of mind, emotions, spirit, and the physical body?
When applying TCM, what does 'Pattern Differentiation' refer to?
When applying TCM, what does 'Pattern Differentiation' refer to?
Which TCM principle focuses on the idea that prevention is better than cure?
Which TCM principle focuses on the idea that prevention is better than cure?
How does TCM view the relationship between nature and human health?
How does TCM view the relationship between nature and human health?
What does tongue colour reflect in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does tongue colour reflect in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In tongue diagnosis, what does tongue shape observation involve?
In tongue diagnosis, what does tongue shape observation involve?
What is the primary role of tongue coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the primary role of tongue coating in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
How does TCM view the reliability of tongue diagnosis?
How does TCM view the reliability of tongue diagnosis?
Which aspect of the tongue is observed to monitor a patient's improvement or decline?
Which aspect of the tongue is observed to monitor a patient's improvement or decline?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what does pulse palpation assess?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what does pulse palpation assess?
What is the main purpose of observing the pulse in TCM diagnosis?
What is the main purpose of observing the pulse in TCM diagnosis?
How does TCM consider tongue appearance and pulse assessment in patient care?
How does TCM consider tongue appearance and pulse assessment in patient care?
What does a tongue with a coating that is too dry or too wet indicate?
What does a tongue with a coating that is too dry or too wet indicate?
What does the term 'Pulse Diagnosis' in TCM refer to?
What does the term 'Pulse Diagnosis' in TCM refer to?
Which factor is NOT considered when TCM practitioners take a patient's pulse?
Which factor is NOT considered when TCM practitioners take a patient's pulse?
What does the color of a normal tongue indicate according to TCM?
What does the color of a normal tongue indicate according to TCM?
What is the purpose of feeling the pulse in TCM?
What is the purpose of feeling the pulse in TCM?
What characterizes a 'normal' tongue coating in TCM?
What characterizes a 'normal' tongue coating in TCM?
In TCM, what qualities are checked when taking a patient's pulse?
In TCM, what qualities are checked when taking a patient's pulse?
'Radiant' and 'brilliant' Spirit/Shen in TCM is associated with which condition of the tongue moisture?
'Radiant' and 'brilliant' Spirit/Shen in TCM is associated with which condition of the tongue moisture?
'Supple, neither too flabby nor too stiff' tongue shape in TCM indicates what condition?
'Supple, neither too flabby nor too stiff' tongue shape in TCM indicates what condition?
Which season is associated with Yang in Chinese medicine?
Which season is associated with Yang in Chinese medicine?
What is a symptom of Yin deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a symptom of Yin deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which pulse quality is associated with Yang deficiency in TCM?
Which pulse quality is associated with Yang deficiency in TCM?
What tongue coating is indicative of Yang deficiency according to TCM principles?
What tongue coating is indicative of Yang deficiency according to TCM principles?
Which part of the body is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
Which part of the body is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
What type of pulse is often felt in cases of Yin deficiency in TCM?
What type of pulse is often felt in cases of Yin deficiency in TCM?
Which aspect of the tongue indicates Yang deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which aspect of the tongue indicates Yang deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What type of movement is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
What type of movement is associated with Yin in Chinese medicine?
What characteristic of the tongue is observed for signs of Empty Heat according to TCM principles?
What characteristic of the tongue is observed for signs of Empty Heat according to TCM principles?
Which element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the quality of being 'combustible and warming'?
Which element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the quality of being 'combustible and warming'?
Which period saw the use of the 5 elements in TCM gaining more popularity and being incorporated into mainstream Chinese medicine?
Which period saw the use of the 5 elements in TCM gaining more popularity and being incorporated into mainstream Chinese medicine?
In TCM, which element is associated with the quality of being 'moistens downwards'?
In TCM, which element is associated with the quality of being 'moistens downwards'?
Which element in TCM is related to creating Earth through ashes according to the generating cycle?
Which element in TCM is related to creating Earth through ashes according to the generating cycle?
Which season is most closely associated with the Metal element in Chinese medicine?
Which season is most closely associated with the Metal element in Chinese medicine?
Which element's quality in TCM involves being 'workable and solid' and able to be bent or straightened?
Which element's quality in TCM involves being 'workable and solid' and able to be bent or straightened?
'Flares upwards,' 'combustible,' and 'warming' are qualities associated with which element in TCM?
'Flares upwards,' 'combustible,' and 'warming' are qualities associated with which element in TCM?
Which element's primary quality in TCM involves being 'solid and moldable' while also being able to be molded and hardened?
Which element's primary quality in TCM involves being 'solid and moldable' while also being able to be molded and hardened?
According to the seasonal cycle in Chinese medicine, which element is most active during the Winter season?
According to the seasonal cycle in Chinese medicine, which element is most active during the Winter season?
In the generating cycle of the 5 elements in TCM, which element creates Wood by nourishing it?
In the generating cycle of the 5 elements in TCM, which element creates Wood by nourishing it?
What is the relationship between Fire and Earth in the generating cycle?
What is the relationship between Fire and Earth in the generating cycle?
In the controlling cycle, how does Metal interact with Wood?
In the controlling cycle, how does Metal interact with Wood?
What happens in the Insulting Cycle of the 5 Element Pathology?
What happens in the Insulting Cycle of the 5 Element Pathology?
Which situation would lead to pathology based on the text?
Which situation would lead to pathology based on the text?
How does Water interact with Earth in the Controlling Cycle?
How does Water interact with Earth in the Controlling Cycle?
Which element controls Metal according to the text?
Which element controls Metal according to the text?
What does the Insulting Cycle represent in the elemental system?
What does the Insulting Cycle represent in the elemental system?
Which element would create a pathology if it is in excess relative to its controlled element?
Which element would create a pathology if it is in excess relative to its controlled element?
'Each element is controlled by another element in order to maintain balance' refers to which cycle?
'Each element is controlled by another element in order to maintain balance' refers to which cycle?
Which emotion is associated with the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which emotion is associated with the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What secretion is related to the Earth Element according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What secretion is related to the Earth Element according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
During which season does the Fire Element typically manifest its influence?
During which season does the Fire Element typically manifest its influence?
Which sense is linked to the Taste associated with the Water Element?
Which sense is linked to the Taste associated with the Water Element?
Which organ is paired with the Gall Bladder in the context of the Five Elements?
Which organ is paired with the Gall Bladder in the context of the Five Elements?
What climate is characteristic of the Earth Element according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What climate is characteristic of the Earth Element according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which season corresponds to the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which season corresponds to the Metal Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What sense is linked to the emotion of Anger in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What sense is linked to the emotion of Anger in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what tissue type is associated with the Water Element?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what tissue type is associated with the Water Element?
What is a common symptom associated with Full Heat Empty Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a common symptom associated with Full Heat Empty Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is characteristic of Full-Heat according to the provided text?
Which symptom is characteristic of Full-Heat according to the provided text?
What is a common characteristic of the skin eruptions associated with EMPTY-HEAT in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a common characteristic of the skin eruptions associated with EMPTY-HEAT in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is associated with Full rapid overflowing pulse in TCM?
Which symptom is associated with Full rapid overflowing pulse in TCM?
In TCM, what kind of stool consistency is most likely to be observed with Empty Heat condition?
In TCM, what kind of stool consistency is most likely to be observed with Empty Heat condition?
Which taste is often experienced with a Full-Heat condition according to TCM principles?
Which taste is often experienced with a Full-Heat condition according to TCM principles?
What type of mind state is commonly observed in cases of Empty Heat according to the text?
What type of mind state is commonly observed in cases of Empty Heat according to the text?
What does TCM emphasize when determining a pattern for treatment?
What does TCM emphasize when determining a pattern for treatment?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the Eight Principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the Eight Principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In TCM, Pathogenic Factors include all of the following EXCEPT:
In TCM, Pathogenic Factors include all of the following EXCEPT:
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 Stages in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 Stages in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Wei', 'Qi', 'Ying', and 'Blood' are associated with which concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Wei', 'Qi', 'Ying', and 'Blood' are associated with which concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao' refer to the divisions of which system in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiao' refer to the divisions of which system in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Controlling, generating, insulting' are concepts associated with which aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Controlling, generating, insulting' are concepts associated with which aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What differentiates EXCESS from DEFICIENCY in Chinese Medicine?
What differentiates EXCESS from DEFICIENCY in Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is characteristic of Empty Yang according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is characteristic of Empty Yang according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What symptom differentiates Empty Blood in TCM from other types of deficiencies?
What symptom differentiates Empty Blood in TCM from other types of deficiencies?
Which factor is NOT considered a cause of disease according to the text?
Which factor is NOT considered a cause of disease according to the text?
In TCM, which aspect of the pulse characterizes a Weak-Slow pulse?
In TCM, which aspect of the pulse characterizes a Weak-Slow pulse?
What symptom indicates Empty Yin in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What symptom indicates Empty Yin in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which characteristic is associated with EXCESS but not DEFICIENCY according to TCM principles?
Which characteristic is associated with EXCESS but not DEFICIENCY according to TCM principles?
What are the 6 External Pernicious Influences also known as in Chinese medicine?
What are the 6 External Pernicious Influences also known as in Chinese medicine?
Which organ is typically affected first when the external pathogenic factor Wind invades the body according to Chinese medicine?
Which organ is typically affected first when the external pathogenic factor Wind invades the body according to Chinese medicine?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with Wind Cold invading the body?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with Wind Cold invading the body?
What symptom is common when Wind invades the joints in Chinese medicine?
What symptom is common when Wind invades the joints in Chinese medicine?
Which of the following statements is true about Internal Wind according to Chinese medicine?
Which of the following statements is true about Internal Wind according to Chinese medicine?
What does COLD predominantly do to the body according to Chinese medicine?
What does COLD predominantly do to the body according to Chinese medicine?
What is a common symptom associated with COLD invading the body according to Chinese medicine?
What is a common symptom associated with COLD invading the body according to Chinese medicine?
Which symptom is commonly associated with HEAVY & SLOW DAMPNESS in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is commonly associated with HEAVY & SLOW DAMPNESS in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In TCM, what is a potential consequence of DRYNESS?
In TCM, what is a potential consequence of DRYNESS?
What is a common characteristic of the pulse in cases of HEAT according to TCM?
What is a common characteristic of the pulse in cases of HEAT according to TCM?
Which element is typically related to the feeling of 'stickiness' in bodily discharges according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which element is typically related to the feeling of 'stickiness' in bodily discharges according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a common characteristic of the tongue coating in cases of DRYNESS according to TCM?
What is a common characteristic of the tongue coating in cases of DRYNESS according to TCM?
Which aspect of body discharges is often associated with DAMPNESS in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which aspect of body discharges is often associated with DAMPNESS in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a common psychological symptom associated with HEAT conditions in TCM?
What is a common psychological symptom associated with HEAT conditions in TCM?
Which dietary factor can contribute to the development of DAMPNESS according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which dietary factor can contribute to the development of DAMPNESS according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
'Redness' in the skin, face, eyes, and complexion is a characteristic associated with which pattern in TCM?
'Redness' in the skin, face, eyes, and complexion is a characteristic associated with which pattern in TCM?
Which condition may lead to 'foul smelling discharge' according to TCM principles?
Which condition may lead to 'foul smelling discharge' according to TCM principles?
What does the Triple Warmer/San Jiao correspond to in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does the Triple Warmer/San Jiao correspond to in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does the speed of pulse diagnosis refer to in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does the speed of pulse diagnosis refer to in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In TCM, how is the quality of a pulse described as 'choppy' interpreted?
In TCM, how is the quality of a pulse described as 'choppy' interpreted?
What does 'Pattern Differentiation' focus on in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does 'Pattern Differentiation' focus on in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
According to Maciocia in 'The Foundations of Chinese Medicine,' where can one find extensive information on tongue diagnosis?
According to Maciocia in 'The Foundations of Chinese Medicine,' where can one find extensive information on tongue diagnosis?
What is the primary role of the Triple Warmer/San Jiao in TCM organs mapping?
What is the primary role of the Triple Warmer/San Jiao in TCM organs mapping?
How does the size of the pulse reflect a condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
How does the size of the pulse reflect a condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is indicative of the pathogenic factor COLD when observed on the tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is indicative of the pathogenic factor COLD when observed on the tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is associated with the pathogenic factor WIND in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which symptom is associated with the pathogenic factor WIND in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What does a pale tongue indicate when assessing vital substances on the tongue in TCM?
What does a pale tongue indicate when assessing vital substances on the tongue in TCM?
Which condition may lead to a very dry tongue according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which condition may lead to a very dry tongue according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a characteristic of Full rapid overflowing pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is a characteristic of Full rapid overflowing pulse in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
When observing a very wet tongue in TCM, which pathogenic factor is most likely present?
When observing a very wet tongue in TCM, which pathogenic factor is most likely present?
Which Qi is closely related to the function of the Heart and Lungs and assists in pushing Qi and Blood to the limbs?
Which Qi is closely related to the function of the Heart and Lungs and assists in pushing Qi and Blood to the limbs?
What is the function of Wei Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the function of Wei Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Where are the Thick Fluids (Ye) found in the body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Where are the Thick Fluids (Ye) found in the body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the main function of Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the main function of Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which organs store Blood according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which organs store Blood according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the primary function of Zhen Qi in TCM?
What is the primary function of Zhen Qi in TCM?
'Middle Qi' (Zhong Qi) is closely related to which organ?
'Middle Qi' (Zhong Qi) is closely related to which organ?
Which organ is responsible for forming Blood from Food Qi in TCM?
Which organ is responsible for forming Blood from Food Qi in TCM?
What is the main function of Thin Fluids (Jin) according to TCM?
What is the main function of Thin Fluids (Jin) according to TCM?
Which fluid metabolism process occurs in the Stomach according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which fluid metabolism process occurs in the Stomach according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
At what age does a woman in the provided text experience the period where the Essence plateaus and growth is at its peak?
At what age does a woman in the provided text experience the period where the Essence plateaus and growth is at its peak?
What is a characteristic of a man at 40 years based on the 8-year cycle in the provided text?
What is a characteristic of a man at 40 years based on the 8-year cycle in the provided text?
At what age does a man experience the period where the tendons and bones are at their strongest and flesh is full and strong, according to the 8-year cycle in the provided text?
At what age does a man experience the period where the tendons and bones are at their strongest and flesh is full and strong, according to the 8-year cycle in the provided text?
What is a characteristic of a woman at 7 years based on the 7-year cycle in the provided text?
What is a characteristic of a woman at 7 years based on the 7-year cycle in the provided text?
At what age does a man experience the period where the hair and teeth are gone?
At what age does a man experience the period where the hair and teeth are gone?
Which phase involves a weakening of the Yang Qi, darkening of the face, and whitening of hair in men according to the 8-year cycle?
Which phase involves a weakening of the Yang Qi, darkening of the face, and whitening of hair in men according to the 8-year cycle?
At what age does a woman reach the phase where the Conception Meridian flows, menses come regularly, and conception is possible?
At what age does a woman reach the phase where the Conception Meridian flows, menses come regularly, and conception is possible?
During which age do men reach a stage where the liver is weak, tendons cannot move, there is little semen, and body appearance is at its end?
During which age do men reach a stage where the liver is weak, tendons cannot move, there is little semen, and body appearance is at its end?
What is the primary function of Qi according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the primary function of Qi according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Which type of Qi in TCM is derived from the Kidneys and needs to be supplemented by food essence?
Which type of Qi in TCM is derived from the Kidneys and needs to be supplemented by food essence?
What is the first stage in the transformation of food into Qi in TCM?
What is the first stage in the transformation of food into Qi in TCM?
Which concept does the quote 'Qi is the root of the human body; the stem & leaves would dry up without a root' emphasize?
Which concept does the quote 'Qi is the root of the human body; the stem & leaves would dry up without a root' emphasize?
Which organ is responsible for transforming food into Food Qi in TCM?
Which organ is responsible for transforming food into Food Qi in TCM?
Which type of Qi protects the body from exterior attacks in TCM?
Which type of Qi protects the body from exterior attacks in TCM?
What does Yuan Qi need for nourishment according to TCM principles?
What does Yuan Qi need for nourishment according to TCM principles?
What occurs at 35 years according to the text?
What occurs at 35 years according to the text?
Which of the following is related to the Shen (mind) in Chinese medicine?
Which of the following is related to the Shen (mind) in Chinese medicine?
What sets in at 49 years according to the text?
What sets in at 49 years according to the text?
Which meridian is exhausted at 49 years?
Which meridian is exhausted at 49 years?
Which body part is primarily associated with the concept of Shen (mind) in Chinese medicine?
Which body part is primarily associated with the concept of Shen (mind) in Chinese medicine?
What happens when the Earth Road (menses) is not open?
What happens when the Earth Road (menses) is not open?
Which aspect of the body begins to weaken at 42 years according to the text?
Which aspect of the body begins to weaken at 42 years according to the text?
What does the Conception Meridian Deficiency result in?
What does the Conception Meridian Deficiency result in?
'The three Yang Meridians are weak above' refers to which part of the body according to the text?
'The three Yang Meridians are weak above' refers to which part of the body according to the text?
Study Notes
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- TCM is an ancient and natural form of healing that recognizes the inseparable relationship between body, mind, and spirit, and nature
- Based on the principles of harmony and dynamic balance, observed in nature
History of TCM
- Date back to at least 2,200 years, with acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies dating back to the Shang Dynasty (1000 BCE)
- Earliest known written record of TCM is the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic) from the 3rd century BCE
- Five Elements (Wu Xing) and the Book of Changes (Yi Jing) established firmly in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Principles of TCM
- Holism: the body is integrated as a whole, with mind, emotions, spirit, and physical body interconnected and influencing each other
- Pattern Differentiation: treating the patient, not the disease; each patient is unique and treated differently
- Prevention: the best cure; the body has an innate self-healing capacity
- Balance: the goal of TCM is to restore balance and harmony in the body
Yin and Yang
- Yin: cold, heavy, obscured, receptive, and passive; associated with night, winter, and the moon
- Yang: hot, light, radiant, creative, and active; associated with day, summer, and the sun
- Opposition: Yin and Yang are relatively opposite, never exactly 50/50, and always changing to maintain homeostasis
- Interdependence: Yin and Yang cannot exist without each other
- Mutual Consumption: an excess of one will deplete the other
- Inter-transformation: Yin and Yang transform into each other
5 Elements and Their Corresponding TCM Organs
- Wood Element: Liver and Gall Bladder; emotions: anger and jealousy; sense: vision
- Fire Element: Heart and Small Intestine; emotions: joy and anxiety; sense: speech and taste
- Earth Element: Spleen and Stomach; emotions: pensiveness and worry; sense: taste
- Metal Element: Lung and Large Intestine; emotions: sadness and grief; sense: smell
- Water Element: Kidney and Urinary Bladder; emotions: fear and shock; sense: hearing
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
- Tongue Diagnosis: observes the tongue's color, shape, coating, and moisture to reflect the body's condition
- Pulse Diagnosis: feels the pulse's rate, strength, length, and quality to determine the body's balance
8 Principles of Pattern Differentiation
- Exterior-Interior
- Heat-Cold
- Full-Empty
- Yin-Yang
Pathogenic Factors
- Wind
- Cold
- Heat/Fire
- Dampness
- Dryness
- Summer-heat### Causes of Disease
- Organ impairment can be caused by:
- Diet
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Medication
- Overwork
- Emotional factors
- External pathogens that penetrate into the interior and begin to damage organ systems
- 6 Pathogenic Factors (External Pernicious Influences):
- Wind
- Cold
- Heat
- Dampness
- Dryness
- Summer Heat
Wind Pathogenic Factor
- Yang in nature
- Usually used as a source for other factors to enter
- Arises quickly and changes rapidly
- Affects the Lungs first (External Wind) and the Liver (Internal Wind)
- Causes:
- Tremors or convulsions
- Stiffness
- Paralysis
- Symptoms:
- Stiffness and rigidity of the muscles with sudden onset
- Pain that moves from joint to joint, especially in the upper part of the body
Cold Pathogenic Factor
- Injures Yang
- Contracts and congeals
- Causes clear discharge
- Symptoms:
- Sleepiness
- Severe localized pain improved by heat
- White tongue coating and body discharges
- Slow pulse
- Craves warmth, aversion to cold
- Pale complexion
- Lack of thirst
- Loose stool
- Clear and profuse urine
Heat Pathogenic Factor
- Yang in nature
- Blazes upwards
- Dries and damages Blood and Yin
- May cause bleeding
- Affects the mind
- Symptoms:
- High fever
- Desires cold
- Aversion to heat
- Heat sensation
- Redness of the skin, face, eyes, and complexion
- Thirst
- Constipation or foul-smelling diarrhea
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Bleeding symptoms
Dampness Pathogenic Factor
- Excess of Yin
- Sticky and difficult to get rid of
- Symptoms:
- Feeling of heaviness
- Pain or anything worse with damp
- Anything swollen and/or oozing
- No appetite
- Bloating, made worse with food
- Cloudiness of discharges
- Pulses: Slippery
- Tongue: Sticky coat and/or fat, swollen tongue
The Vital Substances
- Qi
- Functions: Promoting, Warming, Defending, Checking, Nourishing
- Types:
- Yuan Qi
- Food Qi
- Zong Qi
- Ying Qi
- Wei Qi
- Zang-Fu (Organ) Qi
- Blood
- Formed from Food Qi
- Functions: Nourishment, Moisture, Movement, Nourishes hair, sinews, bones, and bowels
- Determines Menstruation
- Body Fluids
- Classified as either Jin (Thin) or Ye (Thick)
- Functions: Moisturizing skin, muscles, organs, mucous membranes, and orifices
- Essence (Jing)
- Primary substance for growth and development
- Types:
- Prenatal Essence
- Postnatal Essence
- 8-Year Cycle for Men and 7-Year Cycle for Women
- Shen (Mind)
- Closely related to the Heart
- Functions: Consciousness, Thinking, Memory, Insight, Cognition, Sleep, Intelligence, Wisdom, Ideas, Affections, Feelings, Senses
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