TCM quick

Question 1

order for TCM roles

Answer 1

chief/ principal/monarch

deputy/ minister

assistant/ adjuvant

enjoy/ conductant/guiding

Question 2

role of chief/principal/monarch

Answer 2

• The herb with the greatest power
• The herb which treats the primary disorder
• Usually the herb in the greatest amount

Question 3

role of deputy/ minister

Answer 3

• Aids the chief in treating the primary disorder
• Treats secondary disorders or co-primaries

Question 4

role of assistnat/ adjuvant

Answer 4

• Benefits the chief or deputy (Helpful assistant)
• Moderates the toxicity of the chief or deputy (Corrective
  assistant)
• Antagonist effect of the chief (Opposing assistant)

Question 5

role of envoy/ conductant/ guiding

Answer 5

• Harmonizes all of the ingredients
• Focuses the actions on a certain area or channel