Pattern Identification Flashcards
Identifying pattern of disharmony
Blends diagnosis pathology and treatment principle in one
Ex: SP Yang deficiency with retention of Dampnes
> Defining nature of condition: Yang def and Dampness
Site: Spleen
Treatment principle: tonify Yang and resolve Dampness
Identifying exterior patterns
By identifying the pattern we also identify the cause
Ex: exterior invasion of Wind-Cold
> we are simultaneously identifying the cause: Wind-Cold
type of pattern: exterior invasion of Wind-Cold
treatment principle: release the Exterior and expel Cold
Identification of patterns according to Eight Principles
Interior Exterior
Hot Cold
Full Empty
Yin Yang
Summarization of all other modes of identification
Applicable for both interior and exterior diseases
Identification of patterns according to Qi Blood and Body Fluids
!! Important for clinical practice, esp for internal diseases.
Integrated with method of identification according to Internal Organs and Eight Principles
Describes the basic disharmonies of Qi Blood and BF
Deficiency, stagnation and rebellion of Qi
Deficiency, stasis, Heat, loss of Blood
Deficiency of fluids edema and Phlegm
Identification of patterns according to the Internal Organs
Method is based on the pathological changes occurring in the Internal Organs
Most important of all the various systems for the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases
Identification of patterns according to pathogenic factors
Method based on pathological changes occurring when the body is invaded by pathogenic factors
Wind Dampness Cold Heat Dryness Fire
Interior or exterior
Identification of patterns according to the Six Stages
Method used primarily for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases from exterior Cold
Many recommended herbal Rx used to treat internal, Hot conditions
Used in context of herbal medicine!
Identification of patterns according to the Four Levels
Describes the pathological changes caused by exterior Wind-Heat
Most important and widely used method of id for treatment of febrile infectious diseases that’s start with invasion of Wind-Heat
Used for exterior diseases and consequences
Used in context of herbal medicine!
Identification of patterns according to Three Burners
Combined with Four Levels for diagnosis and treatment of febrile diseases starting with invasion of Wind-Heat
Used in context of herbal medicine!
Identification of patterns according to the 12 Channels
Used to treat a condition which is caused by damage to a channel rather than an internal organ or even damage to an internal organ manifesting along its corresponding channel
Not used much for internal conditions
