“Wind, Cold, Summer Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire” are known as the Six External Evils. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that many ailments in the body are caused by these six evils, so to regulate the body, one must address the pathogenic six evils.
Coughing, Allergies, Stroke
The Main Culprit is Wind Evil
Wind evil can be classified into external wind and internal wind. External wind is caused by the invasion of natural wind evils, such as wind-cold colds, coughing, nasal congestion, and rashes; while internal wind is often due to dysfunction of the organs, leading to chaotic Qi and blood, which can easily result in symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and instability.
Many people think that wind evil only occurs in spring. However, this is not the case! Wind evil is even more severe in summer. In the hot summer, people tend to stay indoors with fans or air conditioning. However, prolonged exposure to strong wind directly on the face and neck can lead to the invasion of wind evil into the body, easily causing headaches, dizziness, neck stiffness, and cold symptoms.
The Natural “Wind Barrier” — Fengfu Point
The Fengfu point is located on the Du Meridian and has the function of dispersing wind evil.
Location: Located at the nape of the neck, 1 inch directly above the center of the hairline, in the depression between the two trapezius muscles.
Method: While massaging, one hand supports the forehead, and the thumb of the other hand presses the Fengfu point, with the other four fingers stabilizing the head. Apply slight pressure until a feeling of soreness and swelling is achieved, massaging 30-50 times each session.
Lower Back Pain, Weak Legs, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain
The Root Cause is Cold Evil
According to the Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang, “When Yin prevails, it is cold.” In nature, external evils characterized by coldness, condensation, and contraction are referred to as cold evils. Symptoms of cold evil commonly include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and body aches.
Whenever many friends feel hot outside, they immediately turn on the air conditioning upon returning home. At this time, the body’s pores are open, and cold air can easily enter the body, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and even headaches.
The Best “Cold Expelling Point” — Yangchi Point
The Yangchi point is an important point for regulating blood circulation throughout the body. Stimulating this point can quickly promote blood flow, warm the body, and restore the balance of Yin and Yang.
Location: Located at the depression of the wrist crease on the back of the hand.
Method: Rub the backs of both hands against each other, 50-80 times each session, to promote Qi and blood flow, making the body stronger.
Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Weak Limbs
The “True Culprit” is Summer Heat Evil
From the minor heat to the beginning of autumn, the weather is hot, and the damp heat combines to form summer heat. Excessive summer heat can harm the body, leading to summer heat evil. Summer heat evil has a clear seasonal characteristic and is generated from fire energy, belonging to Yang evil, with properties of rising and dispersing.
Summer heat evil typically causes symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, migraines, and mouth sores. Additionally, summer heat can lead to excessive sweating, harming the heart and Yang energy, resulting in fatigue and loss of appetite, making one feel drained…
The “First Point to Relieve Summer Heat” — Quchi Point
The Quchi point is the He point of the Hand Yangming Meridian, which can connect the upper and lower parts of the body, dispersing summer heat and is a primary point for regulating summer heat evil.
Location: Sitting upright with elbows bent, located in the depression of the elbow joint.
Method: Press with the thumb, alternating between pressing and releasing, applying slight pressure to create a feeling of soreness and numbness, pressing 50-100 times each session.
This is suitable for those experiencing nausea, excessive sweating, and heart palpitations due to summer heat harming the heart, as well as for emergency treatment of heat stroke.
Rheumatism, Obesity, Acne
Are Caused by Damp Evil
There is an old saying: “A thousand cold evils are easy to remove, but dampness is hard to dispel.” The greatest harm of dampness is that it damages Yang energy, as dampness obstructs the movement, rising, and flow of Yang energy, leading to slow circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, resulting in conditions such as eczema, rheumatism, and gynecological inflammation.
Strengthening the Spleen and Expelling Dampness — Yinlingquan Point
The Yinlingquan point is the He point of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, acting like a dam that can regulate various water-related ailments.
Location: Located on the inner side of the lower leg, in the depression below the medial malleolus of the tibia.
Method: Use the thumb to massage, persisting for 5 minutes daily.
Bad Breath, Constipation, Dry Skin
The Source is Dry Evil
According to the Huangdi Neijing: Suwen, “When dryness prevails, it leads to dryness.” In the current hot and humid weather, influenced by summer dryness, people often lack energy, appearing sickly, with poor appetite and sleep, and are easily irritable. Symptoms may include dry mouth ulcers, hard stools, heat in the palms and soles, dry eyes, irritability, and insomnia.
Nourishing Yin and Clearing Heat — Yemu Point
The Yemu point, located on the Sanjiao Meridian, is the gateway for the flow of body fluids. Massaging it is equivalent to opening the gateway for body fluids, allowing them to flow and irrigate all parts of the body, nourishing areas harmed by dry evil.
Location: Located between the ring finger and little finger, pressing against the bone of the ring finger.
Method: Press the pad of the thumb on the Yemu point, gradually applying deeper pressure, holding for 2-3 seconds before releasing, resting for 3 seconds before pressing again. One press and release is one cycle, repeating for 3-5 minutes.
Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia with Vivid Dreams
Are Often Caused by Fire Evil “Causing Trouble”
Fire evil is common in summer, but it does not have the clear seasonality of summer heat evil. The most common symptoms of fire evil are heat symptoms, such as mouth sores, oral ulcers, and swollen gums.
Clearing Heat and Reducing Fire — Neiting Point
The Neiting point is the Jing point of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Jing points are associated with body heat, and the Jing point can be considered a nemesis of heat symptoms and fire evil.
Location: Located in the depression between the second and third toes on the dorsum of the foot.
Method: Press the Neiting point with the thumb, rotating and kneading with a certain amount of pressure, for 5-10 minutes each session.
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