L19-Chinese Med

Question 1

Describe the regulation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices in Canada.

Answer 1

-BC, Alberta, Ontario, Newfoundland, and Quebec have TCM practitioner and acupuncturist licensing programs
􏰀-MB is not subject to government regulation.
>Practitioners must qualify for membership in a regulatory association
􏰀>CMAAC, the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada

Question 2

In a province where acupuncture and/or TMC is not governed by a regulatory body:

Answer 2

must complete at least 3 year full time acupuncture/chinese med course that = 1900 hours of full time study + 500 clinical hours, from education institution approved by CMAAC or registered by a provincial department of education or FTCMCC

Question 3

Hx

______ is the oldest received work of Chinese medical theory

Answer 3

• TCM originated in China, over two thousand years ago

- The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon

Question 4

Theory, Dx, Treatment

-list e.g. of each

Answer 4

1. theory: Qi/meridians, yin-yang
2. Dx: tongue, ulse
3. Tx: herbalism, acupuncture, cupping

Question 5

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Define Qi

Answer 5

Energy flow in body that follows certain pathways called meridians

Question 6

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Describe meridians

Answer 6

are networks of pathways along which Qi energy flows

• 14 main channels connecting the body in a web-like interconnecting matrix of 360 acupoints
• meridians correspond to diff organs

Question 7

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Describe yin-yang

Answer 7

-Yin and Yang are terms used to describe the opposing manifestations of Qi
-PNS vs. SNS
-Changing & transforming
􏰀-Health=Balance of Yin-Yang of Qi
􏰀-Illness=Imbalance (can be excessive or deficient)

Question 8

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Describe Yin characteristics.

Answer 8

general: cold, dark
human body: interior, structure
path: fatigue, chronic

Question 9

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Describe Yin characteristics.

Answer 9

general: hot, bright
human body: exterior, function
path: insomnia, acute

Question 10

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Tongue - what 2 things do they look for?

Answer 10

• body: size, color, shape

- coating: color, moisture, thickness

Question 11

Theory, Dx, Treatment

Pulse - what do u check for?

Answer 11

-radial artery pulse to feel the rate, strength, and quality

Question 12

Theory, Dx, Treatment
Pulse - left?
- right?

Answer 12

Left: heart (cun), liver (guan), kidney (chi)
R: lung, spleen, kidney

Question 13

Theory, Dx, Treatment

List treatments

Answer 13

1. herbalism
2. acupuncture
3. cupping

Question 14

1. Herbalism

Describe herbalism’s origin (aka herbology, herbal medicine).

Answer 14

-traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts
􏰀-originate from the discovery that some plants could alleviate or eliminate suffering from diseases

Question 15

1. Herbalism

Herbal materia medica

Answer 15

plant (crude, prepared leaves, barks, berries, roots, gums, seeds, stems)
insects
minerals
animal products

Question 16

1. Herbalism

Appointment Tx structure

Answer 16

-Individualized
􏰀-Formula modified in follow-up
􏰀-Short term symptom treatment
􏰀-Long-term tonic treatment

Question 17

1. Herbalism

safety issues?

Answer 17

-Misidentification
• Self-prescribing
• Substitution
• Medication interactions
• Contamination
• Allergic reactions
• Adulteration

Question 18

1. Herbalism

list dose forms (4)

Answer 18

• Dry extracts (pills or capsules)
• Teas
• Syrups
• Oils

Question 19

2. Acupuncture

Describe.

Answer 19

-inserting needles in specific points on the body to manipulate the flow of energy or Qi
-􏰀One of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world
􏰀 It became widely known in North America in 1970’s

Question 20

2. Acupuncture

MOA?

Answer 20

-Qi blockage in the meridians results in illness
􏰀-Unblocks the blockages to allow free Qi flow
􏰀-Treat a person as a whole, promotes body self healing

Question 21

2. Acupuncture

modern research

Answer 21

Stimulate nerves, which transmit electrical impulses to the spinal cord, brain and the body
􏰀 Stimulate the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals (serotonins, endorphins, enkephalins) into local or distant areas of the body

Question 22

2. Acupuncture

T/F: WHO reported that it had effective Tx for Tx purpose

Answer 22

Tru! - good for:
- Pain-related concerns (acute/chronic)
• Digestive problems
• Anxiety/depression
• Infertility
• Insomnia

Question 23

2. Acupuncture

Risks & SE?

Answer 23

-Safe when conducted by a qualified practitioner
1. Mild, short-lasting SE:
>localized pain
>bleeding or bruising where the needles are removed
􏰀
2. Serious complications, such as infections or tissue damage, are extremely rare
􏰀>only if practitioner not properly trained

Question 24

3. Cupping

Describe.

Answer 24

Alternative medicine in which local suction is created on the skin
2 different types:
1. fire cupping
2. pump

Question 25

3. Cupping

Benefits.

Answer 25

Muscle pain & stiffness 
Anxiety, Fatigue
Skin problems 
Migraines, Hypertension 
Fever, Cold & Flu

Question 26

3. Cupping

MOA.

Answer 26

-Stimulate internal energy flow, revive weakened organ functions, and improve immunity
􏰀-Suck out wind, cold, dampness and blood

Question 27

3. Cupping

Modern research.

Answer 27

-Strengthen the phagocytic functions of white blood cells and the reticuloendothelial system
􏰀-Result in blood stasis and autoimmune hemolytic phenomena
􏰀-Regulate nerve excitability, dual-direction regulation


Question 28

See chart for comparison of TCM and western med

Answer 28

DO IT! slide 40 :)