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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shu Xie (暑邪, Summer Heat) is one of the six external pathogenic factors, characterized by its unique properties and pathogenic features. Summer Heat is the predominant qi of summer, transformed from fire and heat, with a distinct seasonality, occurring exclusively in summer. Summer Heat is purely an external pathogen, with … Read more
Recently, the weather has fluctuated between hot and cold, leading many to experience issues such as colds, joint pain, and skin eczema. Have you ever wondered: why does the body always seem to be the first to suffer when the climate changes? Two thousand years ago, the Huangdi Neijing already provided the answer: “The six … Read more
1. Dryness is the predominant qi of autumn. Excessive dryness leads to the pathogenic factor known as “dryness evil” (zao xie). There are two types of dryness evil: warm dryness and cool dryness. Early autumn often sees residual summer heat, leading to warm dryness, while late autumn, approaching winter, tends to exhibit cool dryness. Internal … Read more
Source: NSBL Everyone experiences the seven emotions and six desires throughout their lives. 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 the restroom, and some … Read more
Among the following options, which does not belong to the characteristics of the Six Excesses causing disease? A. Seasonal B. Regional C. Coexisting D. Infectious The Six Qi: The so-called Six Qi, also known as the Six Elements, refers to the six types of normal climatic conditions in nature: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and … Read more
Introduction: This article is a compilation of the WeChat lecture notes from Teacher Zhou Shuijin’s “Learn TCM Easily” course. “Liu Yin” refers to external pathogenic factors in TCM etiology. Let’s explore how they harm our bodies and what symptoms arise when we are affected by them. Teacher Zhou discusses the foundational theories of TCM Lecture … Read more
1. Wind (1) Natural Characteristics: Wind has the properties of lightness, dispersion, and movement, making it the primary qi of spring. Among the twenty-four solar terms, the four terms of Major Cold, Beginning of Spring, Rain Water, and Awakening of Insects are dominated by wind qi. Since wind is associated with wood qi and connects … Read more
Differentiation of disease causes is a method based on the theory of disease causation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which identifies the factors causing diseases through the analysis of clinical data. The main content of differentiation of disease causes can be summarized into four aspects: the Six Excesses (Liù Yín 六淫), Seven Emotions (Qīng Qíng … Read more
Hello everyone! In the past half month, I have completed and published two series on medicinal cuisine, namely “Principles of Medicinal Cuisine Application” (5 episodes) and “Common Dietary Therapy Recipes in TCM” (10 episodes). Thank you to all readers for your continued attention and likes! Your benefits and shares are my ongoing motivation for deepening … Read more
Introduction: The “Six Excesses” refer to the six types of climate in nature: wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire, which can be excessive or insufficient. When these climatic factors occur out of season or when the body’s resistance decreases and cannot adapt to these changes, they become pathogenic evils. This concept differs from that … Read more