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
Six Excesses Diagnosis The occurrence and development of diseases fundamentally stem from the internal contradictions within the human body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concepts of Yin and Yang represent these contradictions, and diseases arise only through abnormal changes in Yin and Yang. Commonly referred to as pathogenic factors, the essence of these factors … Read more
The Six Qi, also known as the Six Excesses (Liuxing), refers to the six 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 … Read more
Six Excesses Diagnosis The occurrence and development of diseases fundamentally stem from the internal contradictions within the human body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concepts of Yin and Yang represent these contradictions, and diseases arise only through abnormal changes in Yin and Yang. The so-called causes of diseases or pathogenic factors are essentially categorized … Read more
Symptoms of Six Excesses and Seven Emotions Related to Diet and External Injuries 1. Six Excesses and Epidemic Syndromes The Six Excesses include Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire, which are external pathogenic factors. The characteristics of the Six Excesses include: firstly, they are related to seasons and living environments; for example, many people … Read more
The “Six Excesses” (Liu Yin) refer to the six external pathogenic factors: Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Summer Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). Under normal circumstances, these six factors represent different climatic changes in nature, which are essential for the growth and survival of all living things, known as the “Six Qi”. … Read more
The Six Qi: The so-called Six Qi, also known as the Six Origins, refers to the six types of normal climatic conditions in nature: wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. The Six Excesses: The so-called Six Excesses refers to the collective term for the six types of external pathogenic factors: wind, cold, summer … Read more