Class 10

Question 0

Name the function of Sour

Answer 0

Retains

Question 1

Name the function of Acrid

Answer 1

Disperses

Question 2

Name the function of Sweet

Answer 2

Moderates

Question 3

Name the function of Bitter

Answer 3

Strengthens

Question 4

Name the function of Salty

Answer 4

Softens

Question 5

The strength of a patient’s Qi is known as ..

Answer 5

Root

Question 6

The strength of pathogen is known as

Answer 6

Manifestation

Question 7

Etiology is known as the _____ while presentation (symptoms) is known as ______.

Answer 7

Root, manifestation

Question 8

For acute disorders treat _____.

Answer 8

Manifestation

Question 9

For chronic disorders treat _____.

Answer 9

The root

Question 10

When is it appropriate to simultaneously treat the root and manifestation?

Answer 10

When the patient is weak and the pathogen is strong.

Question 11

Name the Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulas.

Answer 11

Chief (emperor)
Deputy (minister)
Assistant
Envoy (Guide)

Question 12

What is the function of the Chief (Emperor)?

Answer 12

Indispensable ingredient in formula, greatest effect on the principle pattern.

Question 13

T/F

The Chief always has the largest dosage in the formula.

Answer 13

False

The Chief typically has the largest dose in the formula but not always.

Question 14

Name the 2 functions of the Deputy (Minister)

Answer 14

1. Aids the Chief in Tx principle pattern

2. Main ingredient in tx secondary of coexisting patterns

Question 15

Chief and Deputy provide the …

Answer 15

Therapeutic massage of the formula

Question 16

Name the 3 different functions of the Assistant

Answer 16

1. Reinforces the chief or deputy (helpful assistant)
2. Moderates toxicity (corrective assistant)
3. Opposite effect of Chief (opposing assistant)

Question 17

Name the 2 functions of the Envoy (Guide)

Answer 17

1. Focuses actions of formula to specific channels or areas of the body
2. Harmonizes actions of other ingredients

Question 18

Examples of dosing:

C-
D-
A-
E-

Answer 18

C- 12-18g
D- 9g
A- 6g
E- 3g

Question 19

Define Mutual Accentuation

Answer 19

Combining 2 substance with similar actions to make more effective

Question 20

Define Mutual Enhancement

Answer 20

Combining 2 or more substances with different actions to enhance each other

Question 21

Define Mutual Counteraction

Answer 21

Toxicity or side effects reduced by another herb

Question 22

Define Mutual Suppression

Answer 22

Emphasis on the herb that does the suppressing

Question 23

Define Mutual Antagonism

Answer 23

An herb pairing that minimizes their positive effects

Question 24

Define Mutual Incompatibility

Answer 24

An herb pairing that creates toxic effects

Question 25

Define Single Effect

Answer 25

Use of one herb alone to treat a patient