CAc Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Chinese Medicine 3

Question 1

In TCM, which food is most beneficial for supporting Lung Yin and addressing chronic dry cough with deficiency?

Accepted Answer

White fungus (Bai Mu Er / Tremella)

Answer

White fungus (Tremella) nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin, moistens dryness, and is a classical food-herb for dry cough and thirst from Yin deficiency.

Question 2

According to TCM's organ clock (zi wu liu zhu), the Stomach meridian is most active during which time period?

Accepted Answer

7–9 AM

Answer

The Stomach meridian is most active from 7–9 AM according to the TCM organ clock, making breakfast and the early morning the optimal time to support digestive function.

Question 3

A TCM practitioner advises a patient with Spleen Qi deficiency to eat congee (rice porridge) regularly. What is the primary TCM rationale?

Accepted Answer

Congee is warm, easily digestible, and nourishes Spleen Qi without overtaxing the digestive system

Answer

Congee is warm, moist, and easily digestible, placing minimal burden on an already weakened Spleen while providing nourishment to rebuild Qi.

Question 4

Which dietary approach is most contraindicated for a patient with Liver Yang rising presenting with headache and irritability?

Accepted Answer

Excessive lamb, alcohol, and spicy foods

Answer

Warming, stimulating foods like lamb, alcohol, and spices aggravate Liver Yang rising by generating Heat and further disturbing the ascending nature of Liver Yang.

Question 5

In TCM food therapy, black sesame seeds (Hei Zhi Ma) are most specifically indicated for which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency with dryness

Answer

Black sesame seeds nourish Liver and Kidney Yin, moisten the intestines, and benefit essence (Jing), making them ideal for Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency patterns with dryness.

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CAc Nutrition and Dietary Therapy in Chinese Medicine 3