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
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
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
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
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
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
The Six Excesses (Liù Yín) are one of the causes of exogenous diseases. When there are abnormal changes in the climate of the natural world or when the body’s resistance to disease decreases, the Six Excesses—Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), Dampness (Shī), Dryness (Zào), and Fire (Huǒ)—become pathogenic factors that harm the body, leading … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “Six Excesses” (六淫, liù yín) refers to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (风, fēng), Cold (寒, hán), Heat (暑, shǔ), Dampness (湿, shī), Dryness (燥, zào), and Fire (火, huǒ). The balance of Yin and Yang, as well as seasonal changes, follows certain patterns and limits. … Read more
The earliest references to the Six Excesses can be found in the “Zuo Zhuan”:“Yin excess cold disease, Yang excess heat disease, Wind excess end disease, Rain excess damp disease, Bright excess heart disease, Dark excess confusion disease.”. (1) Wind: It causes skin rashes and itching in the muscles. Wind rashes present with itching sensations between … Read more
(1)Wind Pathogen: ① Wind is a Yang pathogen, light and dispersive, easily attacking Yang positions. ② Wind is characterized by its ability to move and change frequently. ③ Wind is active (the pathogenic nature of wind is characterized by instability). ④ Wind is the leader of all diseases. (2)Cold Pathogen: ① Cold is a … Read more