Conditions pertaining to PF and Zheng Qi

Question 1

When you have no PF and normal Zheng Qi you have

Answer 1

Perfect HEALTH

Question 2

When you have no PF and Deficienct Zheng Qi you have

Answer 2

Purely an Empty condition

• typically chronic
• not very common d/t usual presence of pathogenic factors in deficiency

Question 3

When you have a strong PF and strong Zheng QI you have

Answer 3

Purely a Full condition (internal or external)

• external: strong wind-heat
• internal/chronic: strong QI stagnation from emotional problems

Question 4

When you have a strong PF and deficiency Zheng Qi you have

Answer 4

Full/Empty condition which may be internal or external

• very common
• external: strong external wind but a low grade fever
• internal: serious condition of phlegm, SP/KD are deficient

Question 5

When you have a weak PF and strong Zheng Qi you have

Answer 5

Mixed Full and Empty condition

• external: mild wind with no fever, pt. can work through condition
• internal: mild dampness, strong Spleen- sx. are mild.

Question 6

When you have a weak pathogen and deficient Zheng Qi you have

Answer 6

Mixed Full and Empty condition

• mildest of mixed conditions
• sx. could linger for years not getting better or worse
• chronic deficiency with mild damp or phlegm