traditional Chinese medicine Flashcards

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wood

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associated with the liver and gallbladder, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of anger. it is associated with the spring season and the color green

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fire

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associated with the heart and small intestine, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of joy. It is associated with the summer season and the color red

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earth

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associated with the spleen and stomach, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of worry. It is associated with the late summer season and the color yello

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metal

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associated with the lung and large intestine, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of grief. It is associated with the autumn season and the color white

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water

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associated with the kidney and bladder, and is thought to be associated with the emotion of fear. It is associated with the winter season and the color black

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sour

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associated with the liver and gallbladder, and is thought to have a contracting and astringent effect on the body. includes foods such as citrus fruits, vinegar, and pickled vegetables

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bitter

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associated with the heart and small intestine, and is thought to have a cooling and drying effect on the body. Includes foods such as leafy greens, coffee, and chocolate

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sweet

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associated with the spleen and stomach, and is thought to have a nourishing and notifying effect on the body. Includes foods such as grains, fruits, and sugars

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pungent

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associated with the lung and large intestine, and is thought to have a stimulating and warming effect on the body. Includes foods such as spices, onions, and garlic

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salty

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associated with the kidney and bladder, and is thought to have a softening and moistening effect on the body. Includes foods such as salt, seaweed, and soy sauce

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