dampness syndrome

Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Six Excesses

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Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Six Excesses

II. Etiological Diagnosis There are many causes of disease, which can be broadly categorized into the Six Excesses (Liù Yín), epidemic factors, emotional disturbances, dietary habits, and external injuries. Etiological diagnosis involves analyzing the patient’s symptoms and signs. By referencing the pathogenic characteristics of various etiological factors, we can identify which pathogenic factor has triggered … Read more

Combination of Cold and Heat in Dampness Syndrome

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【Case 1】: Male, 54 years old, felt fever and chills after the air conditioning was set too low last night. This morning, he woke up feeling feverish with chills, slight nasal congestion, overall weakness, joint pain, lack of appetite, abdominal fullness with a desire to vomit, constant urge to defecate but unable to, and decreased … Read more

Exploration of the Conditions Related to the Chen Xi Mai (Deep and Fine Pulse)

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Exploration of the Conditions Related to the Chen Xi Mai (Deep and Fine Pulse)

Ming Yi Open Class >>>Lesson 3431<<< Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) literature contains rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Overview of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire)

Diagnosis of the Six Excesses Six Excesses refers to the six pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The diagnosis of the Six Excesses involves analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four diagnostic methods based on the nature and pathogenic characteristics of the Six Excesses to determine whether the current … Read more

Understanding the Fine Pulse: What Does It Mean?

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Understanding the Fine Pulse: What Does It Mean?

Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. Welcome to today’s “Classical Clarifications”. We continue our discussion on pulses. What shall we talk about? Let’s discuss the fine pulse. The so-called fine pulse, as the name suggests, is a pulse that is particularly thin, resembling a thread. Do you have a thread … Read more