Tastes + color name tendencies Flashcards by Hedy Andersson | Brainscape

Q

salty fxn

A

softens hardness and purge

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Q

salty pinyin

A

Xián

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Q

bland pinyin

A

Dàn

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Q

bland fxn

A

balances fluid, promotes urination

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Q

spicy fxn

A

release exterior

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Q

pungent/spicy pinyin

A

Xin (- tone)

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Q

sweet fxn

A

tonify, harmonize

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Q

sweet pinyin

A

Gan (- tone)

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Q

bitter pinyin

A

Ku (v tone)

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Q

bitter fxn

A

drain and dry dampness

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Q

sour fxn

A

astringe, consolidate

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Q

sour pinyin

A

Suan (- tone)

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Q

yellow “huang” (earth)

A

tend to enter SP/ST

- act on digestive system

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Q

white “bai” (metal)

A

tend to enter LU

- act on LU

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black/grey “hei” or “wu” (water)

A

tend to enter KD

- tonify yin or essence

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green/blue “qing” or “lu” (wood)

A

tend to enter LV, GB

- treat LQS or LV fire

Q

red “hong” or “chi” (fire)

A

tend to enter HT, PC
treat HT, blood, spirit or the mind
touch on the blood level