Foundations of Chinese Medicine: History Quiz 1 – Flashcards
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The Yellow Emperor
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A book written over a spans of several dynasties by different acupuncturist about Chinese Medicine. Book consisted of 2 parts: plain questions and spiritual pivot. Considered first medical book of China.
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Hua, Tuo
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First Chinese surgeon, first used anesthesiology with herbs called Ma Fu Sa. Developed the Jia Ji points for the central nervous system. Used classic technique. 5 animal qi gong, was killed by a general.
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Zhang, Zhong Jing
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Famous for Chinese Herbs. Wrote Treatise on Febrile Disease. Created 112 new herbal formulas. Was a former governor and 2/3 of his family died due to a endemic.
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Huang, Fumi
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First great acupuncturist in China. Wrote book A and B in Yellow Emporor called Jia Yi Jing
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Wang, Shuhe
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Was a great pulse doctor. He wrote a book called The Pulse Classics describing pulse method. Included the Treatise on Febrile Disease by Zhang, Zhong Jing in his book which was divided into two parts: Treatise on Febrile Disease and Golden Chamber.
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Sun, Simiao
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Called the King of Herbs his statue is found behind the buddhas in Chinese Buddhist temples. Contributed to medical ethics and wrote the book, "Prescriptions worth 1000 gold bars." Would treat the poor for free and heavily charge the rich.
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Liu, Wansu
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Observed high frequency of fever and inflammation. Promoted the idea of using yin herbs. Did more research on the etiology of Plain Question in The Yellow Emperor.
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Zhang, Zihe
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Developed the attacking school where they practiced using strong herbs that induced vomiting, sweating, and diarrhea. Had the idea of purging the disease out of a patients body.
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Li, Dongyuan
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Known for his idea that most diseases were due to injury and improper digestion in the stomach and spleen system. Aimed to build digestion in patients.
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Zhu, Danxi
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Believed that a healthy life was due to a simple life style without luxury or pleasure. Aimed to treat the kidneys and liver and to build yin.
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Li, Shizen
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China's greatest naturalist. Recorded over 1892 types of herbs over 40 years. Wrote Compendium of Materia Medica
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Wu, Youxing
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Developed a theory that liqi were transmission agents of disease. Wrote Treatise on Acute Epidemic Febrile Disease. Set up the foundation of warm diseases
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Ye, Tianshi
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Famous for his thesis of febrile diseases which he thought were all warm diseases. Wrote Detailed Analysis of Febrile Disease in 1798
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Why are Diseases in modern times considered Yang?
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Because of global warming and a 3 degree increase in temperature compare to 2000 years ago.
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Types of Diseases in Future
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autoimmune, viral, and nervous system
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When was TCM introduced to the US
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During the late 70's after Richard Nixon visited China and US doctors saw Chinese doctors use of acupuncture and modern medicine.
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Characteristics of TCM
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1. Uses Chinese Philosphy such as Ying Yang and Five elements theories 2. Uses concepts of holism and application 3. Advanced channel and point system 4. Treatment of diseases based on pattern diagnosis/differentiation
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Yang
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bright, hot, day, summer, south, east, left, up, and dynamic.
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Yin
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dark, cool, night, winter, north, west, right, down, stagnant, dormant
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Definition of Yin Yang Theory
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Yin and Yang represent 2 relevant things on phenomenon which have opposite but complimentary qualities ( think yin yang symbol)
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Definition of Yin Yang Theory
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Yin and Yan can also represent 2 relevant aspects of one thing or one phenomenon. (Think A female has aspects of yin and yang.)
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4 aspects of Yin Yang Theory
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1.The opposition of yin and yang 2. Interdependence of " 3.Mutual Consumption of " 4.Inter-transformation of "
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Yin aspects of human body
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medial, anterior, posterior, palms
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Yang aspects of human body
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superior, inferior, lateral, dorsal, lateral side of hands
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How many main channels in the body?
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12
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Where are the 3 yin hand channels
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channels go from the chest to the hand along or through the medial aspects of the upper extremities.
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Where are the 3 yang hand channels
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channels that go from the hand to the face/head through the lateral aspects of the upper extremities
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Where are the 3 yang foot channels
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channels go from the head/face DOWN to the foot through the lateral aspects of the lower extremities
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Where are the 3 yin foot channels
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channels go from the foot up to the abdomen and then to the chest through the medial aspects of the lower extremities.
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Where do yin and yang channels meet?
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Fingertips and toe tips
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Where do yin channels meet?
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The chest
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Where do yang channels meet?
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The head/face
