The Eight Principles: Exterior, Interior, Cold, Heat, Deficiency, Excess, Yang, Yin. Among these, Exterior, Heat, and Excess belong to Yang, while Deficiency and Cold belong to Yin. Therefore, Yin and Yang are also referred to as the overarching principles of the Eight Principles. Zhang Jingyue’s concept of “Two Principles and Six Transformations” is particularly … Read more
The interplay of yin and yang throughout the four seasons affects the flow of qi. In spring and summer, yang energy increases while yin energy diminishes; conversely, in autumn and winter, yin energy strengthens while yang energy wanes. The balance of yin and yang in nature influences the health of individuals. When external pathogenic factors … Read more
【Original】The Yellow Emperor asked: What is meant by deficiency and excess? 【Translation】The Yellow Emperor inquired: What does deficiency and excess mean? 【Original】Qi Bo replied: When evil qi is abundant, it is excess; when vital qi is depleted, it is deficiency. 【Translation】Qi Bo responded: Deficiency and excess refer to the comparison between evil qi and righteous qi. When evil … Read more
Deficiency refers to the deficiency of Zheng Qi (正气), while excess refers to the presence of Xie Qi (邪气). The body can be weak due to Qi deficiency (气虚), Blood deficiency (血虚), Yin deficiency (阴虚), or Yang deficiency (阳虚). Excess conditions can arise from external pathogens such as the six excesses: wind, cold, heat, dampness, … Read more
The Inquiry of Ling Su restores the ancient perspective of observation and the evolution of TCM experience and principles. Author Introduction Mr. Yi Wang, engaged in clinical work, studies traditional culture and TCM classics, seeking origins and striving to restore the ancient perspective of observation and the evolution of experience and principles. —– —– The … Read more
New friends, click the blue text above “Famous Medical Formulas Revealed” to quickly follow us, and feel free to share! We provide you with high-quality medical knowledge every day. 1. How to Differentiate Between Deficiency and Excess Patterns Clinically? Deficiency and Excess: This primarily refers to the strength of the righteous (zheng) and evil (xie) … Read more
This issue covers: 1.Deficiency and Excess 2.Changes in Deficiency and Excess 3.Pathological Phenomena of Deficiency and Excess 4.True Excess and False Deficiency, True Deficiency and False Excess 1.Deficiency and Excess Deficiency and excess represent the state of the disease process regarding the rise and fall of pathogenic and righteous qi. Determining deficiency and excess is … Read more
3. Deficiency and Excess Deficiency and excess are the two principles for distinguishing the strength of the body’s righteous qi and the severity of pathogenic factors. Generally speaking, deficiency refers to insufficient righteous qi, and deficiency syndrome manifests as symptoms resulting from this insufficiency, while excess refers to the overabundance of pathogenic qi, and excess … Read more
Overview of the Eight Principles 1 Exterior and Interior Exterior syndromes are characterized by new illness, rapid onset, short duration, and superficial location. Interior syndromes are characterized by chronic illness, slow onset, long duration, and deep location. In exterior syndromes, fever and chills occur simultaneously. In interior syndromes, there may be heat without chills or … Read more
Last time we discussed the treatment sequence for concurrent exterior and interior diseases, which is a general principle.When both exterior and interior diseases are present, the treatment sequence should be determined based on the severity and urgency of the condition.Those with more severe symptoms should be treated first, and those with more urgent symptoms should … Read more