Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber Section 1 Question: What does it mean for a skilled physician to treat diseases before they manifest? The Master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize liver diseases and understand that the liver transmits to the spleen, thus one must first … Read more
The occurrence and development of diseases fundamentally stem from the disruption of the relative balance of Yin and Yang in the body, resulting in an excess or deficiency of Yin and Yang. Therefore, adjusting Yin and Yang, reducing the excess, and replenishing the deficiency to restore the relative balance of Yin and Yang, thereby promoting … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), many diseases are diagnosed using the Eight Principles (八纲辩证, bā gāng biàn zhèng), which include Yin-Yang, Interior-Exterior, Deficiency-Excess, and Cold-Heat. Each of these principles has different implications for diagnosis. For instance, Yin-Yang is the core of the Eight Principles, with the other six categories encompassed within it. The judgment of … Read more
Author: Zheng Hongbin, Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • The discussions on the pathogenesis of deficiency and excess in the Huangdi Neijing can be found in the dedicated chapter on deficiency and excess in the Suwen: General Discussion on Deficiency and Excess, as well as scattered throughout the Ling Shu: On the Spirit and … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us TCM Popular Science | Opinions may be controversial, content is for reference only Written by | Anonymous Editor | Kongzhi 05 Nurturing the spirit, balancing work and rest, following the heart’s desires 1. Understanding the Eight Principles: Yin-Yang and Deficiency-Excess In our discussions about TCM, we often encounter … Read more
Discussion on Differentiating Syndromes Based on Deficiency and Excess By Lai Haibiao 1. Differentiating Syndromes Based on Deficiency and Excess In the “Su Wen: Treatise on Regulating the Menstrual Cycle”, it states: “All diseases arise from deficiency and excess.” In the “Su Wen: Treatise on Febrile Diseases”, it states: “When the righteous qi is preserved … Read more
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
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