Question 1

Fire in nature

Accepted Answer

South: The sun at it’s zenith Summer- everything in full bloom Expansion-warmth Dynamic, uncontrolled movement

Question 2

Heart functions

Accepted Answer

``` Governs the blood Controls the blood vessels Manifests in the complexion Houses the Shen Related to Joy Opens on the tongue Controls sweat ```

Question 3

heart qi deficiency generals

Accepted Answer

``` Palpitations Shortness of Breath on exertion Spontaneous sweating Fatigue Depression Pale Complexion ```

Question 4

heart qi deficiency tongue

Accepted Answer

Pale body Normal Shape Thin White Coat

Question 5

heart qi def pulse

Accepted Answer

``` Pulse Weak Soft Short Irregular/Intermittent ```

Question 6

Heart Yang Deficiency (XU) generals

Accepted Answer

``` Palpitations Shortness of Breath on exertion Spontaneous sweating Fatigue Depression Pale Complexion CHILLS, COLD LIMBS CYANOSIS OF THE LIPS ```

Question 7

heart yang deficiency tongue

Accepted Answer

Pale body Swollen Shape OR Dark/Purplish Body

Question 8

heart yang deficiency pulse

Accepted Answer

``` Deep Weak Soft Intermittent SLOW Tight Knotted (as cold stagnates) ```

Question 9

Heart blood deficiency generals

Accepted Answer

``` Palpitations Insomnia Dream-disturbed sleep Dizziness and Vertigo Poor memory Pale skin, pale lips ANXIETY, EASILY STARTLED ```

Question 10

heart blood deficiency tongue

Accepted Answer

Pale Body Thin Shape Slightly dry coating

Question 11

heart blood deficiency pulse

Accepted Answer

``` Thin Thready Hollow Leather (when cold present) Minute Weak Soft Short ```

Question 12

Heart Yin Deficiency generals

Accepted Answer

``` Palpitations Insomnia Dream-disturbed sleep Dizziness and Vertigo Poor memory Pale skin, pale lips Anxiety, easily startled MENTAL RESTLESSNESS/Fidgety HEAT SENSATION IN THE PALMS OF HAND & FEET NIGHT SWEATS/HOT FLASHES DRY MOUTH AND THROAT HEART YIN DEFICIENCY ```

Question 13

heart yin deficiency tongue

Accepted Answer

Red Body Geographic or No Coating Thin Shape

Question 14

heart yin deficiency pulse

Accepted Answer

``` Thin Rapid Weak Soft Hollow Other deficient pulses ```

Question 15

heart fire general

Accepted Answer

``` Palpitations Mental Restlessness Feeling agitated Insomnia Red Face Thirst Bitter taste in mouth Mouth and Tongue Ulcers Hot and Dark Yellow Urination Heart Fire ```

Heart patterns Flashcards