Introduction to TCM

Question 1

TCM is estimated to date back to?

Answer 1

2500 years ago

Question 2

How was TCM developed?

Answer 2

Closely observing natures patterns and cycles

Question 3

In ancient times, illness was believed to be the result of what?

Answer 3

Unhappy ancestors punishing their relatives who were disrespectful

Question 4

The first known recorded history of TCM dates back to? And what is it called?

Answer 4

500 BCE

The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic

Question 5

What is the Huang Di Nei Jing?

Answer 5

The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic

Question 6

The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic is composed of 2 parts, what are they?

Answer 6

The Spiritual Pivot

Basic Questions

Question 7

What does the Huang Di Nei Jing discuss?(7)

Answer 7

Meridians
Physiology
Living in harmony
Diagnosis
Treatments
Herbology
Acumoxa

Question 8

What are the four main texts that make up the foundation of TCM?

Answer 8

Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing)
On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Treatise on Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Xue)
Treatise of Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

Question 9

TCM combines various techniques such as? (7)

Answer 9

Acupuncture
Tuina Massage
Auricular Therapy
Gua Sha
Cupping
Needling
Herbs

Question 10

What are the 3 roles of a practitioner?

Answer 10

Intention
Clarity
Qi Gong

Question 11

What is considered the most powerful practice of TCM?

Answer 11

Qi Gong