RH Ayurveda & TCM Foundations 2

Question 1

In TCM, which organ is considered the 'root of Yin and Yang' and governs birth, growth, and reproduction?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

The Kidney is called the 'root of Yin and Yang' in TCM because it stores Jing (essence) and governs reproductive and developmental functions.

Question 2

The Ayurvedic concept of 'Agni' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The digestive and metabolic fire responsible for transformation

Answer

Agni is the transformative fire in Ayurveda that governs digestion, metabolism, and all forms of physical and mental transformation.

Question 3

Which of the five TCM elements corresponds to the emotion of grief and the organ pair Lung/Large Intestine?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

The Metal element in TCM is associated with the Lung and Large Intestine, the emotion of grief, the season of autumn, and the color white.

Question 4

In Ayurveda, the quality 'guru' (heavy) is most characteristic of which dosha?

Accepted Answer

Kapha

Answer

Kapha dosha possesses heavy (guru), slow, cool, oily, and stable qualities, which reflect its earth and water elemental composition.

Question 5

In TCM, 'Wei Qi' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Defensive Qi that circulates on the surface of the body

Answer

Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) is a yang form of Qi that circulates on the exterior, protecting the body from external pathogenic factors.

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