6 Channels Quiz Flashcards
In general, the 3 Yang Channels primarily reflect _____ conditions/symptoms, and the 3 Yin Channels primarily reflect _____ conditions/symptoms.
- Excess Symptoms (Tai Yang, Shao Yang, Yang Ming; biggest battle with Yang Ming)
- Deficiency Symptoms (Tai Yin, Shao Yin, Jue Yin; most serious conditions with Shao Yin)
When an EPF enters the body, which of the 6 Channels is primarily affected? Which of the 4 Levels is primarily affected?
- Tai Yang
- Wei level
Chai Hu is different from the other Cool Acrid Release the Exterior herbs in that it treats “alternating chills & fever”. Alternating chills & fever is the key symptom in which 6 channel designation?
Shao Yang
Some of the most intense situations involve Heart & Kidney (i.e. congestive heart failure or kidney failure). Which of the 6 Channels is related to Heart & Kidney?
Shao Yin
List the “4 bigs”.
- big fever
- big sweat
- big thirst
- big pulse
The “4 bigs” reflects disease in which of the 6 Channels?
In which of the 4 Levels?
- Yang Ming
- Qi level
In which of the 6 Channels would you see deficiency conditions with generally cold signs affecting the Lung and Spleen?
Tai Yin
Which of the 6 Channels relates to Liver & Pericardium?
Jue Yin
Shi Gao & Zhi Mu, both from the category Clear Heat, Drain Fire, are the chief & deputy in the formula Bai Hu Tang. Bai Hu Tang treats heat in which of the 6 Channels?
Yang Ming
Which formula is for Yang Ming Organ patterns? What is the chief herb?
- Formula: Da Cheng Qi Tang
- Chief Herb: Da Huang
Which formula is primarily for Wind Cold Excess? What is the chief herb?
- Formula: Ma Huang Tang
- Chief herb: Ma Huang
Which formula is primarily for Wind Cold Deficiency? What is the chief herb?
- Formula: Gui Zhi Tang
- Chief Herb: Gui Zhi
Which herb goes to the LV, PC, SJ, GB channels?
Chai Hu
