Ch. 2: Five Elements Theory Flashcards
Which element is the mother of Metal?
Earth
Which element is the child of Water?
Wood
Who is the grandparent of Earth?
Wood
Who is the grandchild of Fire?
Metal
Which is the correct order for the Sheng (promoting) cycle?
Wood –> Fire –> Earth –> Metal –> Water
Which is the correct order for the Cheng (over-promoting) cycle?
Wood –> Earth –> Water –> Fire –> Metal
The Spring season begins to which element?
Wood
The Damp climate begins to which element?
Earth
The color red belongs to which element?
Fire
Fealings of fear belong to which element?
Water
The direction West belongs to which element?
Metal
The nose belongs to which element?
Metal
The bladder belongs to which element?
Water
Saliva belongs to which element?
Earth
With which element is mind associated?
Fire
What is the element of digestive function?
Earth
A dog has a history of chronic ocular discharge and hyperactive personality. According to the 5 elements theory, which organ is most important?
Liver
According to the 5 elements theory, which organ should be tonified when the Lung is deficient?
Spleen
According to the 5 Elements, which organ should be cleared when the Heart is in excess?
Spleen
A horse that runs to greet you at the fence, nibbles in play, dances around spirited and friendly is:
Fire
A horse that does not pay much attention to you when you come to the fence, but just continues grazing is:
Metal
A dog that acts timid and shy and runs from you when you approach is:
Water
