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Functions of Taste Flashcards

1
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What are the functions of SOUR taste?

A

Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

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Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

These are the functions of which TASTE?

A

SOUR

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Can you talk about the functions of SOUR taste?

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Generates fluids and Yin
Astringent and can control perspiration and diarrhea

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4
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What are the side-effects of SOUR?

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Makes PHLEGM worse
Makes DAMP worse

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5
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Makes Phlegm and Damp worse is the side effect of which specific taste?

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SOUR

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What are the functions of BITTER taste?

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

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7
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Clears heat, sedates and hardens
Clears Damp-Heat and it subdues rebellious Qi

These are the functions of which TASTE?

A

BITTER

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Can you talk about the functions of BITTER taste?

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

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What are the side-effects of BITTER?

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Injures SP, Injures Yin, Injures Fluids

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Which taste Injures SP, Injures Yin, Injures Fluids?

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BITTER

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What are the functions of SWEET taste?

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

These are the functions of which TASTE?

A

SWEET

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Can you talk about the functions of SWEET taste?

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  • Tonifies, balances, and moderates.
  • Is used to tonify deficiency and to stop pain
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What are the side-effects of SWEET taste?

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Creates Damp

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15
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Which taste Creates Damp?

A

SWEET

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16
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What are the functions of PUNGENT taste?

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  • Scatters
  • Is used to expel pathogenic factors
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  • Scatters
  • Is used to expel pathogenic factors

These are the functions of which TASTE?

A

PUNGENT

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18
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Can you talk about the functions of PUNGENT taste?

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  • Scatters
  • Is used to expel pathogenic factors
19
Q

What are the side-effects of PUNGENT taste?

A

Injures Yin

20
Q

Which taste Injures Yin?

21
Q

What are the functions of SALTY taste?

A
  • Flows downwards, softens hardness
  • Is used to treat constipation and swelling
22
Q
  • Flows downwards, softens hardness
  • Is used to treat constipation and swelling

These are the functions of which TASTE?

23
Q

Can you talk about the functions of SALTY taste?

A
  • Flows downwards, softens hardness
  • Is used to treat constipation and swelling
24
Q

What are the side-effects of SALTY taste?

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Injures Fluids

25
Q

Which taste Injures Fluids?

26
Q

When talking about hardness describe which taste hardens and softens?

A

Bitter: Hardens
Salty: Softens

27
Q

Which two taste can injure the Yin?

A

Pungent and Bitter

28
Q

Which two taste can injure the Fluids?

A

Bitter and Salty

29
Q

Sour taste is associated with organ and element?

A

Organ: LR
Element: WOOD

30
Q

BITTER taste is associated with organ and element?

A

Organ: HT
Element: FIRE

31
Q

SWEET taste is associated with organ and element?

A

Organ: SP
Element: EARTH

32
Q

PUNGENT taste is associated with organ and element?

A

Organ: LU
Element: METAL

33
Q

SALTY taste is associated with organ and element?

A

Organ: KD
Element: WATER

34
Q

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

A

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.

35
Q

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

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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

36
Q

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

A

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

37
Q

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

A

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

38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

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

40
Q

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

A

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

41
Q

When should the Salty flavor be avoided when why?

A

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

42
Q

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

A

Consider the Ko Cycle for any organ

43
Q

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

A

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

Board Review - Foundation Pt.1 (15 decks)

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