TCM- midterm Flashcards
8 principles of TCM
Yin/Yang, Deficiency/Excess, Interior/Exterior, Cold/Heat
zang-fu
based on organ function
can be multiple organs and hypo or hyper function (i.e. deficiency or excess)
external pathogens
Wind, Cold, Fire, Dampness, Summer Heat, Dryness
seen as exterior symptoms in 8 Principles and as Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Wind-Dampness, Wind-Dryness in Zang-Fu
treatment of external pathogens
remove pathogen or strengthen defenses
emotions that can damage organs if deficient or excess
Joy, Worry (Pensiveness), Sadness, Anger, Fear
pulse vs tongue
pulse can see changes within minutes
tongue for more long term view of internal organs
exercise benefits what in TCM
Benefits Qi and Blood movement
Moves stagnation, clears heat, moves dampness
Requires Qi and Blood to create movement
Can benefit Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys
Can increase Qi/Blood flow to the mind
moxibustion use
For Yang def, excess cold, Qi and Blood stagnation, dampness
cupping use
Moves Qi, relieves pain and stagnation
electroacupuncture
Relieves pain, moves Qi
ear acupuncture
Microsystem acupuncture where all areas of the body are presented
scalp acupuncture
Microsystem acupuncture for neuroanatomical concerns
root vs branch
Original condition = Root (Ben)
Most recent condition = Branch (Biao)
Treatment of Root may take longer to see benefit
Treatment of Branch generally shows benefits sooner
more acc points and longer duration of needle retention require
more Qi from the patient to carry out the actions
TCM and diet
want all tastes/flavours at a meal
be good to spleen and stomach for digestion
nature of foods i.e. cooling vs warming
organ and flavour/ taste
lung= aromatic, spicy
heart= scorched, burnt, bitter
spleen= cooked, easy to digest, warm, naturally sweet
liver= bitter, sour, pickled
kidney= salty
blood, yin and yan and types of foods
blood= neutral taste/ grains
yin= protein (dense)
yang= carbs (light)
yin/yang= fats (stored= yin, fuel= yang)
nature of foods in TCM WK 2 slide 10 to 14
I.e. cold is mushrooms, millet, grapefruit, banana, crab, clams…
warm is spring onion, pumpkin, chestnut, chicken, prawn…
diet therapy
cook meat and protein legumes and serve warm
eliminate cold, sweetened foods, dairy
include sour (bitter melon, pickled vegetable, citric acid)
neutral grains for blood nourishment
local vs distal points
distal= between elbow and fingers and knees to toes
yin vs yang actions
balance to prevent sinking or floating
Actions like clearing, subduing, moving, raising, and descending, all require Yang
Yin actions like cooling, nourishing, tonifying, and regulating.
balance in acu
Using front/back, Yin/Yang, arms/legs, local/distal points is important in maintaining balance
