External Pathogenic Factors According to the Huangdi Neijing

External Pathogenic Factors According to the Huangdi Neijing

Six Excesses, namely Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire, are collectively referred to as external pathogenic factors. The term “excess” implies an overwhelming presence. The Six Excesses are the primary causes of external diseases. The Six Excesses originate from the natural elements of Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. Under normal circumstances, these … Read more

Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Understanding the Five Elements and Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Author| Anonymous Editor| Zichu Introduction to the Five Elements and Six Excesses What are the “Five Elements”? The Five Elements refer to the five categories of properties—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—used by ancient Chinese people to differentiate all things in the world, serving as a philosophical method to understand, grasp, and transform the world. … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us 【Daily Practice】1What are the Six Excesses??2.What are the common pathogenic characteristics of the Six Excesses? 01 What are the Six Excesses? Today we discuss the Six Excesses. The Six Excesses (Liù Yín) are one of the external pathogenic factors. When there are abnormal changes in the climate of … Read more

Identifying the Six Evils: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire in TCM

Identifying the Six Evils: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire in TCM

The Six Evils refer to the six pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The differentiation of the Six Evils is a method of analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four examinations (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation) to determine whether the current pathological essence of the disease is related to … Read more

Prevention and Treatment of Seasonal Diseases Related to the Six Excesses

Prevention and Treatment of Seasonal Diseases Related to the Six Excesses

Click the above ↑ “Traditional Chinese Medicine Tang Lue” Follow Us Written by | Tang Lue Wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are the six qi of nature. If they become excessive, they are referred to as the “Six Excesses” and can lead to disease. The Six Excesses are seasonal, manifesting in unique seasonal … Read more

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