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Lecture 1 Flashcards

1
Q

All herbs have their own:

A

Taste, Temperature, Channel, Function

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Function of Taste in Relation to its Zang Yin Organs and Element

A 
Wood (Liver)- Sour- Binding
Fire (HT)- Bitter- Detoxifying
Earth (SP)- Sweet- Tonifying
Metal (LU)- Spicy- Dispersing
Water (KD)- Salty- Softening
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3
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What are the Fu/Yang Organs?

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Wood- GB
Fire- Small Intestine
Earth- Stomach
Metal- Large Intestine
Water- Urinary Bladder
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What are the 4 Temperatures

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Hot, Cold, Warm, Cool

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What is the difference between eastern and western medicine?

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Eastern: wholism, holistic practice
Western: Reductionism

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Wood: Zang Fu organs+ Color+ Emotion+ Season+ Direction+ Sense Organ+ Flourishes+ Tissues+ Odor+ Taste

A 
Liver/GB
Green
Flourishes in the nails
Sense organ: Eyes
Tissues: Ligaments/ Tissues/Sinews
Emotion: Jealousy
Odor: Rancid (cheese)
Taste: Sour
Climate: Windy
Season: Spring
Direction: EAST
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Fire: Zang Fu organs+ Color+ Emotion+ Season+ Direction+ Sense Organ+ Flourishes+ Tissues+ Odor+ Taste

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Heart/Small Intestine
Red
Flourishes in complexion
Sense Organ: Tongue
Tissues: Blood & Vessels
Emotion: Joy
Odor: Burnt
Taste: Bitter
Climate: Hot
Season: Summer
Direction: SOUTH
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Earth: Zang Fu organs+ Color+ Emotion+ Season+ Direction+ Sense Organ+ Flourishes+ Tissues+ Odor+ Taste

A 
Spleen/Stomach
Yellow
Flourishes in Lips
Sense Organ: Mouth
Tissues: Muscles
Emotions: Pensiveness
Odor: Fragrant
Taste: Sweet
Climate: Moisture
Season: Indian Summer
Direction: Center
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Metal: Zang Fu organs+ Color+ Emotion+ Season+ Direction+ Sense Organ+ Flourishes+ Tissues+ Odor+ Taste

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Lung/Large Intestine
White
Flourishes Body Hair
Sense Organ: Nose
Tissues: Skin
Emotions: Worry
Odor: Rotten
Taste: Spicy
Climate: Dryness
Season: Autumn
Direction: WEST
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Water: Zang Fu organs+ Color+ Emotion+ Season+ Direction+ Sense Organ+ Flourishes+ Tissues+ Odor+ Taste

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Kidney/Bladder
Black/Dark Blue
Flourishes in Head Hair
Sense Organ: Ears
Tissues: Bones/Marrow
Emotions: Fear
Odor: Putrid
Taste: Salty
Climate: cold & wet
Season: Winter
Direction: NORTH
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Name at least 10 Yang/Yin Opposites

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Yang/Yin

  1. Fire/Water
  2. Light/Darkness
  3. Sun/Moon
  4. Exterior/Interior
  5. Heat/Cold
  6. Excess/Deficiency
  7. Acute/Chronic
  8. Restless/Quiet
  9. Superior/Inferior
  10. Activity/Rest
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