TCM Foundational Theories Flashcards
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In TCM, 'Jing' (Essence) is primarily stored in which organ?
Answer: Kidney
The Kidneys store Jing (Essence), which includes both congenital essence inherited from parents and acquired essence from food.
Which of the following correctly describes the Ke (controlling/restraining) cycle relationship?
Answer: Wood controls Earth; Earth controls Water
In the Ke cycle, Wood controls Earth (tree roots break up soil), Earth controls Water (dams hold water), and so on.
The TCM concept of 'Wei Qi' is best described as:
Answer: Defensive Qi that flows on the exterior to protect against pathogens
Wei Qi is the defensive energy that circulates on the body's exterior, protecting it from external pathogenic factors.
In TCM, which pathological condition results from Liver overacting on Spleen?
Answer: Mu Ke Tu (Wood controlling Earth) becoming pathological
When Liver (Wood) overacts on Spleen (Earth) due to Liver excess or Spleen deficiency, it is a pathological exaggeration of the normal Ke cycle.
The 'seven emotions' in TCM are pathogenic factors that primarily affect:
Answer: The internal organs through excess emotional stimulation
Excess or prolonged emotions directly injure their corresponding Zang organs and disrupt Qi flow.
According to TCM, 'Shen' (Spirit/Mind) is stored in which organ?
Answer: Heart
The Heart houses the Shen, which encompasses consciousness, mental activity, and emotional life.
The TCM principle 'Yi Bing Tong Zhi' means:
Answer: Different diseases, same treatment
'Yi Bing Tong Zhi' means different diseases can be treated with the same method if they share the same underlying pattern.