Theoretical Issues in the Early Stage of Exogenous DiseasesXiao Xiangru1. What is the exterior syndrome (biao zheng)?2. Is the exterior syndrome equivalent to the early stage of exogenous diseases?3. What is the mechanism of the formation of “aversion to cold” (e han)?4. Can exogenous heat pathogens lead to “aversion to cold”?5. Can the severity of … Read more
Hello everyone~~ The “Preventive Health” team is here to share knowledge again! Today, let’s talk about the six external pathogenic factors commonly mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These are Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Summer Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). These factors are referred to as the Six External Pathogenic Factors. … Read more
External Pathogenic Factors External pathogenic factors refer to the disease-causing elements that invade the body from the outside, either through the skin or through the mouth and nose, leading to external diseases. External diseases are a category of illnesses caused by external pathogenic factors, typically characterized by sudden onset, with initial symptoms often including chills … Read more
Common Cold Overview: The common cold is a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind evil, leading to the invasion of the lung’s defensive qi and disharmony of the defensive layer. Clinical manifestations are characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, general malaise, and floating pulse. This disease … Read more
Pathogenic factors of exogenous origin refer to diseases that arise from the natural environment, primarily invading the body through the skin and respiratory tract. These mainly include the Six Excesses (Liù Yín) and pathogenic qi. Six Excesses The Six Excesses refer to the six types of exogenous pathogenic factors: Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), … Read more
▲Zhou Zhongying, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1928.6-2023.10)Zhou Zhongying, the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chief TCM Physician at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has been engaged in clinical work in TCM for 70 years. He proposed new theories such as “Three Toxins Theory” and “Stagnation and Heat Theory”, which have … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Mr. Liu specializes in treating exogenous diseases, particularly in the treatment of colds, influenza, and other exogenous febrile diseases, and has many original insights in terms of syndrome differentiation, treatment principles, prescriptions, and medication. (1) Principles and Methods, Respecting the Classics Firstly, Mr. Liu’s understanding of colds, influenza, … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow “Qingdao West Coast New District Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” The year 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. According to the theory of the Five Movements and Six Qi, this year is characterized by excessive Earth movement, with the Sun representing cold Water in charge of … Read more
Author: Wuzhu Jushi External pathogenic diseases are a term from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). So, what are external pathogenic diseases? In simple terms, they refer to various diseases caused by external factors such as wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. Common colds are a typical example of external pathogenic diseases! No matter which external … Read more
▲Chen Weichuan, Renowned National TCM Physician (1939.5-) Chen Weichuan, a renowned national TCM physician, is the chief physician at the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region TCM Hospital, and has accumulated rich clinical experience in internal medicine and difficult diseases. Here, he shares his experience in treating exogenous diseases, emphasizing the importance of light, clear, and dispersing … Read more