Yin Yang Flashcards
1
Q
Name the Four Aspects of Yin Yang, give an example
A
Relative relationship
- opposition
- interdependance
- mutual consuming
- intertransformation
2
Q
Explain and give an example of opposition of Yin Yang
A
- opposite stages of a cycle
- or opposite states of aggregation / stages
- relative & dynamic
- divisable to contrast and compare
3
Q
Explain and give an example of interdependance of Yin Yang
A
- one cannot exist without the other, therefore dependant
- seed in each other
- detrement to one effects the other
4
Q
Explain and give an example of mutual consuming of Yin Yang
A
- the dynamic balance is relative to each other - porportional
- the wax and wane
- conterbalance of one another - natural ebb and flow
- deficiency of one causes a surfeit of another
5
Q
Explain and give an example of intertransformation of Yin Yang
A
- one turns into the other
- not static
- two things to concider:
- internal & external changes
- timing is everything
6
Q
What are the four possible states of imbalance?
A
Excess: Yin or Yang = consuming the opposite
Weakness: Yin or Yang = empty
7
Q
In the case of Excessive Yin, descrive the situation
A
- the excess yin, cold, consumes Yang
- signs - warmth seeking
- Full-Cold
8
Q
In the case of Excessive Yang, descrive the situation
A
- yang is the pathogen
- excessive heat consumes body heat and lead to dryness
- Full- Heat
- yet no loss of Yin
9
Q
In the case of Deficient Yin, descrive the situation
A
- symptoms look like excess Yang - feelings of heat
- Empty- Heat
- difficient Yin
10
Q
In the case of Deficient Yang, descrive the situation
A
- Looks like excessive Ying
- Empty-Cold
- cold, chilliness
11
Q
Empty-Cold
A
Yang deficiency
12
Q
Empty Heat
A
Yin Deficiency
13
Q
Full Heat
A
Excessive yang
14
Q
Full Cold
A
Excess Yin
