TCM II - Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Direct Etiology

The specific cause of a disease; understanding etiology is crucial in TCM.

Primary Etiology

The initial factors causing disease, according to TCM principles.

Secondary Etiology

Conditions resulting from unresolved primary etiologies, like phlegm or fluid accumulation.

Chronic Cases in TCM

Chronic health issues arise from long-term unresolved primary and secondary factors.

Yin and Yang

Fundamental concepts in TCM that represent the body's dual aspects, affecting health.

Wind as a Pathogen

In TCM, wind is considered a primary pathogenic factor influencing health.

Four Diagnostic Methods

Key techniques in TCM for understanding patient conditions: inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation.

Dampness

A condition in TCM associated with fluid accumulation and obstruction of qi movement.

Phlegm

A viscous bodily fluid in TCM that can obstruct organs and is formed due to dampness.