Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Flashcards

Which type of Qi circulates outside the channels to protect the body from external pathogens?

Answer: Wei Qi

Wei (Defensive) Qi flows in the skin and muscles, warming them and guarding against pathogens.

Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) is formed from the combination of Gu Qi and what?

Answer: Clean air inhaled by the Lungs

Zong Qi forms in the chest from Gu Qi and air inhaled by the Lungs.

Which statement best expresses the relationship between Qi and Blood?

Answer: Qi is the commander of Blood

Qi generates, moves, and holds Blood, while Blood is the mother of Qi.

Which body fluid is described as thick, heavy, and responsible for moistening joints, brain, and marrow?

Answer: Ye

Ye fluids are dense and nourish the joints, brain, marrow, and orifices.

Pre-Heaven (prenatal) Essence is mainly derived from which source?

Answer: The parents at conception

Pre-Heaven Essence is inherited from the parents and stored in the Kidneys.

Which Qi pathology describes Qi moving in the wrong direction, such as vomiting or cough?

Answer: Rebellious Qi

Rebellious (counterflow) Qi flows opposite its normal direction, like Stomach Qi rising.

Which sweat-related saying reflects the shared origin of body fluids and Blood?

Answer: Blood and sweat have a common source

Because fluids and Blood share a source, profuse sweating should be avoided in Blood deficiency.