Yin Yang Theory

Question 1

What does yin/yang theory explain?

Answer 1

Relationships, patterns and change

Question 2

What are the 8 principles?

Answer 2

1. Yin/yang
2. Interior/exterior
3. Cold/heat
4. Deficiency/excess

Question 3

What are the 4 aspects of yin/yang?

Answer 3

Yin/yang are:

1. Opposites
2. Interdependent
3. Consuming
4. Inter-transformational

Question 4

What are the hallmarks of excess yang (heat)?

Answer 4

Tongue: red body, yellow coat
Pulse: rapid, full
Red face, red eyes

Question 5

What are the hallmarks of excess yin (cold, damp)?

Answer 5

Tongue: pale, thick white coat, greasy coat
Pulse: slow, slippery
Face: pale, swollen

Question 6

What are the hallmarks of deficient yang (cold)?

Answer 6

Tongue: pale, thin white coat, wet, tooth marks
Pulse: slow, weak
Face: pale

Question 7

What are the hallmarks of deficient yin (heat)?

Answer 7

Tongue: red body, dry, cracks
Pulse: rapid, thin
Face: red cheeks