Wind Pathogen: The Primary Cause of Disease Among the Six Excesses

Wind Pathogen: The Primary Cause of Disease Among the Six Excesses

Wind is the primary qi of spring, but it exists in all four seasons. When the wind qi undergoes abnormal changes that exceed the body’s adaptive capacity, it becomes a “wind pathogen” and causes disease. The wind pathogen is the most significant pathogenic factor among the six excesses, hence it is intentionally referred to as … Read more

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Etiology of Diseases—The Six Excesses of Wind

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Etiology of Diseases—The Six Excesses of Wind

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, regardless of how many pathogenic factors exist, there are only five major categories of disease causes. Mastering these five categories allows one to address all pathogenic factors. Content of this issue: 1.Six Excesses 2.External Wind 3.Internal Wind 4.Treatment of Internal and External Wind 1.Six Excesses The Six Excesses, or … Read more