Ch. 1: Yin vs. Yang

Question 1

Which of the following belongs to Yang?

1. Fire vs. water
2. 10am vs. 10pm
3. Mare vs. stallion
4. Winter vs. summer
5. East vs. West

Answer 1

Yang:

1. Fire
2. 10am
3. Stallion
4. Summer
5. East

Question 2

Which of the following belongs to Yin?

1. Running vs. sitting
2. Fast vs. slow
3. Head vs. tail
4. Interior vs. exterior
5. Front leg vs. back leg

Answer 2

Yin:

1. Sitting
2. Slow
3. Tail
4. Interior
5. Back leg

Question 3

False cold occurs when:

Answer 3

Yang is too low and Yin is normal

Question 4

False heat occurs when:

Answer 4

Yin is too low and Yang is normal

Question 5

Excess heat occurs when:

Answer 5

Yang is too high and Yin is normal

Question 6

Excess cold occurs when:

Answer 6

Yin is too high and Yang is normal

Question 7

If the Yin-Yang equilibrium is destroyed by Excess Heat, what is the proper treatment principle to restore the Yin-Yang balance?

Answer 7

Clear excess heat

Question 8

If Yin is deficient, what is the treatment principle?

Answer 8

Tonify Yin

Question 9

An outgoing, high energy and hyperactive 2 year old Thoroughbred colt has a ____ constitution.

Answer 9

Yang

Question 10

A quiet, reserved, withdrawn 13yo border collie has a ___ constitution.

Answer 10

Yin