6 pathogenic or seasonal factors Flashcards
1
Q
PRIMARY factor…the leader
A
wind
2
Q
wind= yin or yang?
A
yang
3
Q
characterized by rapid onset, rapid changes
A
wind
4
Q
characterized by constant movement
A
wind
5
Q
cold=yin or yang?
A
yin
6
Q
2 yin factors
A
cold and damp
7
Q
4 yang factors
A
wind, summer heat, dry & fire
8
Q
characterized by contraction and stagnation
A
cold
9
Q
upward direction and dispersing action
A
summer heat
10
Q
commonly combines with damp
A
summer heat
11
Q
characterized by heaviness, turbidity
A
damp
12
Q
causes sticky and stagnation
A
damp
13
Q
is damp yin or yang
A
yin
14
Q
causes downward disease
A
damp
15
Q
consumes body fluid
A
dry
