Ch. 1: Yin vs. Yang Flashcards
Which of the following belongs to Yang?
- Fire vs. water
- 10am vs. 10pm
- Mare vs. stallion
- Winter vs. summer
- East vs. West
Yang:
- Fire
- 10am
- Stallion
- Summer
- East
Which of the following belongs to Yin?
- Running vs. sitting
- Fast vs. slow
- Head vs. tail
- Interior vs. exterior
- Front leg vs. back leg
Yin:
- Sitting
- Slow
- Tail
- Interior
- Back leg
False cold occurs when:
Yang is too low and Yin is normal
False heat occurs when:
Yin is too low and Yang is normal
Excess heat occurs when:
Yang is too high and Yin is normal
Excess cold occurs when:
Yin is too high and Yang is normal
If the Yin-Yang equilibrium is destroyed by Excess Heat, what is the proper treatment principle to restore the Yin-Yang balance?
Clear excess heat
If Yin is deficient, what is the treatment principle?
Tonify Yin
An outgoing, high energy and hyperactive 2 year old Thoroughbred colt has a ____ constitution.
Yang
A quiet, reserved, withdrawn 13yo border collie has a ___ constitution.
Yin