The 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Question 1

This covers a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, acupressure, acupuncture, massage, dietary therapy and various forms of herbal medicines to balance the systems of the body to promote health. Based on Taoist Principles.

Answer 1

(TCM) Traditional Chinese Medicine

Question 2

The vital energy that circulates through the body at all times.

Answer 2

QI

Question 3

The channels that form a network in the body through which QI flows.

Answer 3

Meridian Channels

Question 4

What is the Chinese philosophy used to describe interactions and relationships between things?

Answer 4

Chinese Five Element Theory

Question 5

Explain the Yin/Yang symbol…

Answer 5

Represents the Yin (Black) with a little bit of Yang reflected inside and conversely the Yang (White) with a little bit of Yin reflected inside.

Question 6

What are the elements of Yin?

Answer 6

Cold
Dark
Still
Unseen
Calm
Flexibility
Being

Question 7

What are the elements of Yang?

Answer 7

Hot
Light
Moving
Seen
Active
Stability
Doing

Question 8

What are the five elements of traditional chinese medicine?

Answer 8

Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water

Question 9

What is the element water associated with for the meridian?

Answer 9

Bladder
Kidney

Question 10

What is the element wood associated with for the meridian?

Answer 10

Gall Bladder
Liver

Question 11

What is the element fire associated with for the meridian?

Answer 11

Small Intestine
Heart

Question 12

What is the element earth associated with for the meridian?

Answer 12

Stomach
Spleen

Question 13

What is the element metal associated with for the meridian?

Answer 13

Large Intestine
Lung