NCCAOM Terminologies 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pathogenic or evil Qi

Answer

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

Question 2

In TCM, 'Bi syndrome' describes which condition?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Excess or fullness

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Defensive Qi that circulates outside the channels to protect the body

Answer

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

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