Terminologies Flashcards

In the Five-Shu point classification, 'He-Sea' points are characterized by:

Answer: Qi flowing deeply, entering the organs — used for organ disorders and counterflow Qi

He-Sea points are where Qi flows in and dives deep like a river entering the sea, making them effective for treating related Zang-Fu organ disorders.

What are 'Yuan-Source' points used for clinically?

Answer: Treating disorders of the corresponding Zang-Fu organ by accessing its Yuan Qi

Yuan-Source points are where the original Qi (Yuan Qi) of the organ surfaces, making them key points for diagnosing and treating the corresponding organ.

Front-Mu (Alarm) points are located:

Answer: On the chest and abdomen, reflecting disorders of the corresponding organ

Front-Mu points on the chest and abdomen become spontaneously tender when their corresponding organ is diseased, serving as both diagnostic and treatment points.

The term 'Ah Shi' points refers to:

Answer: Tender or reactive points with no fixed location used wherever pain is found

Ah Shi ('Oh yes!') points are identified by the patient's pain response upon palpation and have no fixed anatomical location.

In herbal formula composition, the 'Jun' herb refers to:

Answer: The chief or emperor herb that directly addresses the primary pattern or disease

Jun (Emperor/Chief) is the principal herb targeting the primary pattern — it is indispensable and typically present in the highest dose.

In classical herbal formula theory, the 'Chen' herb serves as:

Answer: The deputy or minister herb that assists and reinforces the chief herb's action

Chen (Minister/Deputy) supports the Jun herb, addressing secondary aspects of the pattern or reinforcing its primary action.

The 'Zuo' herb in a TCM formula primarily functions to:

Answer: Assist the chief and deputy, moderate harsh effects, or treat secondary symptoms

Zuo (Assistant) herbs help the chief and deputy herbs, moderate toxic effects, or treat accompanying secondary symptoms.