Foundations of TCM

  • Yin-Yang Theory
  • Five Elements Theory
  • Meridians & Acupoints
  • Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
  • Zang-Fu Organs

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

Diagnosis of the Six Excesses Six Excesses refers to the six pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The diagnosis of the Six Excesses involves analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four diagnostic methods based on the nature and pathogenic characteristics of the Six Excesses to determine whether the current … Read more

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

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

Click the “blue text” below the title to follow us We often say that “humans have seven emotions and six desires,” where the “six desires” mainly refer to the physiological needs and desires inherent in humans. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we also frequently encounter the term “Six Evils” (六淫, liu yin). However, it is … Read more

ZDAY132: Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 12) Causes of Disease (Part 1) The Six Excesses

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ZDAY132: Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 12) Causes of Disease (Part 1) The Six Excesses

The Six Excesses refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire are six different climatic changes in nature, which under normal circumstances are referred to as “Six Qi.” When the body’s righteous Qi is insufficient and resistance decreases, the Six … Read more

Characteristics of Pulse Manifestations of the Six Excessive Evils

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Characteristics of Pulse Manifestations of the Six Excessive Evils

The “Six Excessive Evils” (Liù Yín) refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), Dampness (Shī), Dryness (Zào), and Fire (Huǒ). The term “excessive” implies an overabundance or infiltration. The onset of diseases caused by the Six Excessive Evils primarily occurs under two conditions. First, when the climate … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses, Seven Emotions, and Body Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Six Excesses, Seven Emotions, and Body Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Etiology: The causes of diseases. (Six Excesses, Epidemic Qi, Seven Emotions, Diet, Work and Rest, External Injuries, Parasites, Drug Pathogens, Medical Errors, Congenital Factors) Methods to Explore Etiology: · Inquire about the onset and related circumstances to deduce the etiology. · Conduct a comprehensive analysis of clinical manifestations to deduce the etiology through analogy – … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The so-called Six Excesses refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The changes in Yin and Yang, as well as the alternation of Cold and Heat, follow certain patterns and limits. When climatic changes are abnormal, leading to excessive or insufficient manifestations of these six Qi, … Read more

Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Etiology in Traditional Chinese Medicine — The Theory of Etiology — The theory of etiology studies the concepts, formation, nature, pathogenic characteristics, and clinical manifestations of various causes of disease. It is an important component of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The causes of disease can originate from both the natural environment … Read more

What is the Evil Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What is the Evil Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Learn a little health knowledge every day by clickingthe blue text above to follow Liuxin, also known as “Six Evils,” refers to the six external pathogenic factors: wind, cold, dampness, heat, dryness, and fire. These are collectively known as the six external pathogenic factors. Under normal circumstances, wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire are … Read more

How to Handle the Relationship Between Reality and Illusion in Running Script Calligraphy

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How to Handle the Relationship Between Reality and Illusion in Running Script Calligraphy

In a piece of running script calligraphy, various changes are always employed: the size of the characters varies, the posture is upright or slanted, the interaction between characters is responsive, the spacing and density of lines create a balance of reality and illusion, the weight and speed of the brush strokes, and the strength and … Read more

The Relationship Between Reality and Illusion in Classical Poetry Appreciation

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The Relationship Between Reality and Illusion in Classical Poetry Appreciation

In the traditional techniques of Chinese painting, shí (实) refers to the tangible objects and scenes depicted in the artwork, as well as the detailed and rich brushwork; xū (虚) refers to the sparse brushwork or blank spaces in the painting, which provide room for imagination and endless contemplation. Similarly, in poetry, the “shí” (实) … Read more