Terminologies Flashcards

What does the term 'Xie Qi' refer to in TCM?

Answer: Pathogenic or evil Qi

Xie Qi means pathogenic or evil Qi — any factor that disturbs the body's normal function and causes disease.

In TCM, 'Bi syndrome' describes which condition?

Answer: Obstruction of Qi and Blood causing pain, numbness, and heaviness

Bi syndrome refers to painful obstruction caused by Wind, Cold, or Dampness blocking the flow of Qi and Blood.

The term 'Ba Gang' in Chinese medicine refers to:

Answer: Eight diagnostic principles (Yin/Yang, Interior/Exterior, Cold/Heat, Deficiency/Excess)

Ba Gang (Eight Principles) is the foundational diagnostic framework organizing patterns into four pairs of opposites.

What does 'Shi' mean in the context of the Eight Principles?

Answer: Excess or fullness

Shi denotes an excess or full condition where a pathogenic factor is present and the body's Zheng Qi is still relatively strong.

The term 'Wei Qi' describes which type of Qi?

Answer: Defensive Qi that circulates outside the channels to protect the body

Wei Qi is the body's defensive energy that circulates on the exterior to warm the muscles and skin and resist pathogenic invasion.

In the Eight Principles, 'Biao' refers to:

Answer: The exterior or branch manifestation of disease

Biao means 'branch' or 'exterior,' indicating symptoms or manifestations rather than the underlying root cause.

What does 'Xu' indicate in TCM pathology?

Answer: A deficiency condition

Xu denotes deficiency, indicating that the body's vital substances or organ functions are insufficient.