External pathogenic factors refer to those that invade the body from the outside, either through the skin and hair or through the mouth and nose, causing external diseases. External diseases are a category of illnesses caused by these external pathogenic factors, typically presenting acutely with symptoms such as chills and fever, sore throat, and joint … Read more
In the previous article, we mentioned that, from a TCM perspective, the key to disease onset lies in insufficient Zheng Qi (正气, vital energy) and the invasion of Xie Qi (邪气, pathogenic energy). We introduced what Zheng Qi is and how to enhance it. In this article, we will discuss what Xie Qi is and … 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. The so-called causes of diseases or pathogenic factors are essentially categorized … Read more
“Are you going to kill him just to satisfy your desire to kill a ruler?” Ran Ji’s words made Xiao Yan silent for a moment. Under the proud gaze of the former, Xiao Yan said solemnly.“Of course not. Although I really want to kill a ruler to increase the bounty from the Divine Court and qualify … Read more