Functions of Taste

Question 1

What are the functions of SOUR taste?

Answer 1

Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

Question 2

Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

These are the functions of which TASTE?

Answer 2

SOUR

Question 3

Can you talk about the functions of SOUR taste?

Answer 3

Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

Question 4

What are the side-effects of SOUR?

Answer 4

Makes PHLEGM worse
Makes DAMP worse

Question 5

Makes Phlegm and Damp worse is the side effect of which specific taste?

Answer 5

SOUR

Question 6

What are the functions of BITTER taste?

Answer 6

Clears heat, sedates and hardens
Clears Damp-Heat and it subdues rebellious Qi

Question 7

Clears heat, sedates and hardens
Clears Damp-Heat and it subdues rebellious Qi

These are the functions of which TASTE?

Answer 7

BITTER

Question 8

Can you talk about the functions of BITTER taste?

Answer 8

Clears heat, sedates and hardens
Clears Damp-Heat and it subdues rebellious Qi

Question 9

What are the side-effects of BITTER?

Answer 9

Injures SP, Injures Yin, Injures Fluids

Question 10

Which taste Injures SP, Injures Yin, Injures Fluids?

Answer 10

BITTER

Question 11

What are the functions of SWEET taste?

Answer 11

• Tonifies, balances, and moderates.
• Is used to tonify deficiency and to stop pain

Question 12

• Tonifies, balances, and moderates.
• Is used to tonify deficiency and to stop pain

These are the functions of which TASTE?

Answer 12

SWEET

Question 13

Can you talk about the functions of SWEET taste?

Answer 13

• Tonifies, balances, and moderates.
• Is used to tonify deficiency and to stop pain

Question 14

What are the side-effects of SWEET taste?

Answer 14

Creates Damp

Question 15

Which taste Creates Damp?

Answer 15

SWEET

Question 16

What are the functions of PUNGENT taste?

Answer 16

• Scatters
• Is used to expel pathogenic factors

Question 17

• Scatters
• Is used to expel pathogenic factors

These are the functions of which TASTE?

Answer 17

PUNGENT

Question 18

Can you talk about the functions of PUNGENT taste?

Answer 18

• Scatters
• Is used to expel pathogenic factors

Question 19

What are the side-effects of PUNGENT taste?

Answer 19

Injures Yin

Question 20

Which taste Injures Yin?

Answer 20

PUNGENT

Question 21

What are the functions of SALTY taste?

Answer 21

• Flows downwards, softens hardness
• Is used to treat constipation and swelling

Question 22

• Flows downwards, softens hardness
• Is used to treat constipation and swelling

These are the functions of which TASTE?

Answer 22

SALT

Question 23

Can you talk about the functions of SALTY taste?

Answer 23

• Flows downwards, softens hardness
• Is used to treat constipation and swelling

Question 24

What are the side-effects of SALTY taste?

Answer 24

Injures Fluids

Question 25

Which taste Injures Fluids?

Answer 25

SALT

Question 26

When talking about hardness describe which taste hardens and softens?

Answer 26

Bitter: Hardens Salty: Softens

Question 27

Which two taste can injure the Yin?

Answer 27

Pungent and Bitter

Question 28

Which two taste can injure the Fluids?

Answer 28

Bitter and Salty

Question 29

Sour taste is associated with organ and element?

Answer 29

Organ: LR Element: WOOD

Question 30

BITTER taste is associated with organ and element?

Answer 30

Organ: HT Element: FIRE

Question 31

SWEET taste is associated with organ and element?

Answer 31

Organ: SP Element: EARTH

Question 32

PUNGENT taste is associated with organ and element?

Answer 32

Organ: LU Element: METAL

Question 33

SALTY taste is associated with organ and element?

Answer 33

Organ: KD Element: WATER

Question 34

What are the precautions for taste SOUR concerning TISSUE and ORGANS?

Answer 34

TISSUE: The sour taste goes to the nerves and can upset the Liver, so it should be used sparingly if a person suffers from chronic pain ORGAN: • The sour taste goes to the LV • If the SP is diseased one should not eat foods.

Question 35

What are the precautions for taste BITTER concerning TISSUE and ORGANS?

Answer 35

TISSUE: The bitter taste goes to the bones, and an excess of it should be avoided in bone diseases ORGAN: The bitter taste goes to the HT If the LU is diseased one should not eat bitter foots

Question 36

What are the precautions for taste SWEET concerning TISSUE and ORGANS?

Answer 36

TISSUE: The sweet taste goes to the muscles and an excess of it can cause weakness of the muscles ORGAN: The sweet taste goes to the SP If the KD is diseased one should not eat sweet foods

Question 37

What are the precautions for taste PUNGENT concerning TISSUE and ORGANS?

Answer 37

TISSUE: The pungent taste scatters Qi and should be avoided in Qi deficiency ORGAN: The pungent taste goes to the LU If the LV is diseased one should not eat pungent food

Question 38

What are the precautions for taste PUNGENT concerning TISSUE and ORGANS?

Answer 38

TISSUE: The pungent taste scatters Qi and should be avoided in Qi deficiency ORGAN: The pungent taste goes to the LU If the LV is diseased one should not eat pungent food

Question 39

This flavor can dry the Blood and should be avoided in Blood Deficiency

Answer 39

Salty

Question 40

Where does the Salty flavor go and when should it be avoided?

Answer 40

The taste goes to the Blood and may dry the Blood, and should be avoided in Blood Deficiency

Question 41

When should the Salty flavor be avoided when why?

Answer 41

Because Salty goes to the Blood and may dry the Blood, and should be avoided in Blood Deficiency

Question 42

Salty goes to the Kidney and if the Heart is disease this flavor should be avoided

Answer 42

Consider the Ko Cycle for any organ

Question 43

If we consider the Ko cycle which organ may be effected by the Salty flavor?

Answer 43

The Heart may be effected since the Salty flavor goes to the Kidney