Understanding the Characteristics of the Six Excesses in Disease and Health Preservation

Understanding the Characteristics of the Six Excesses in Disease and Health Preservation

The so-called Six Excesses (Liuxie) refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). The changes in Yin and Yang, the alternation of cold and heat, and climatic variations all follow certain rules and limits. When climatic changes are abnormal, and the … Read more

Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Wind Pathogen in Traditional Chinese Medicine The “Six Excesses” (六淫) refer to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (风), Cold (寒), Heat (暑), Dampness (湿), Dryness (燥), and Fire (火). These pathogens originate from nature and typically invade the body through the skin and respiratory system. Throughout the year, there are four seasons, … Read more

The Influence of Six Qi and Six Yin on Human Physiological Changes

The Influence of Six Qi and Six Yin on Human Physiological Changes

Introduction: “Six Yin” refers to the excessive or insufficient presence of six climatic factors in nature: wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. When these factors occur out of season or when the body’s resistance decreases and cannot adapt to these changes, they become pathogenic evil qi. This is different from the meaning of “Six … Read more

The Six Evils in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire

The Six Evils in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire

The Six Qi The Six Qi refers to the six normal climatic factors in nature: Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). Under normal circumstances, these six factors are essential for the growth of all living things. Humans have adapted to these six factors over a long evolutionary process, … Read more

What are the Six Excesses (Liu Yin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

What are the Six Excesses (Liu Yin) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books The so-called Six Excesses (Liu Yin) refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), … Read more

Causes of Exogenous Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Causes of Exogenous Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Six Excesses (Liù Yín) are one of the causes of exogenous diseases. When there are abnormal changes in the climate of the natural world or when the body’s resistance to disease decreases, the Six Excesses—Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), Dampness (Shī), Dryness (Zào), and Fire (Huǒ)—become pathogenic factors that harm the body, leading … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Their Pathogenic Characteristics

Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Their Pathogenic Characteristics

         In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “Six Excesses” (六淫, liù yín) refers to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (风, fēng), Cold (寒, hán), Heat (暑, shǔ), Dampness (湿, shī), Dryness (燥, zào), and Fire (火, huǒ). The balance of Yin and Yang, as well as seasonal changes, follows certain patterns and limits. … Read more

The Six Excesses: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire – Their Pathological Manifestations

The Six Excesses: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire - Their Pathological Manifestations

The earliest references to the Six Excesses can be found in the “Zuo Zhuan”:“Yin excess cold disease, Yang excess heat disease, Wind excess end disease, Rain excess damp disease, Bright excess heart disease, Dark excess confusion disease.”. (1) Wind: It causes skin rashes and itching in the muscles. Wind rashes present with itching sensations between … Read more

The Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire) and Their Pathogenic Characteristics

The Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire) and Their Pathogenic Characteristics

​ (1)Wind Pathogen: ① Wind is a Yang pathogen, light and dispersive, easily attacking Yang positions. ② Wind is characterized by its ability to move and change frequently. ③ Wind is active (the pathogenic nature of wind is characterized by instability). ④ Wind is the leader of all diseases. (2)Cold Pathogen: ① Cold is a … Read more

The Impact of Emotions on Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In life, everyone experiences the seven emotions and six desires, which accompany a person throughout their life. The body is often subtly influenced by emotions; with careful observation, one can see numerous instances where emotions affect health. For example, when a person is nervous, some may experience sweaty palms, others may frequently need to use … Read more