This issue covers: 1. External Heat 2. Internal Heat 3. Treatment of Internal Heat 4. Summary of External Six Excesses 5. Summary of Internal Five Evils 1.External Heat Warmth, heat, summer heat, and fire all belong to the fire element; these four are similar in nature but differ in name. The three terms—warmth, heat, and … Read more
This article is summarized and organized based on the “Lectures on Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine” by Li Dexin and “Lectures on Formulas” by Wang Mianzhi published by Renwei Press. Fire Evil is a type of pathogenic qi among the six external evils, characterized by its ability to cause inflammation, consume qi, injure body … Read more
Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, Self-Medication for Everyone In spring, there are a hundred flowers; in autumn, the moon; in summer, a cool breeze; in winter, snow. If one has no trivial matters on their mind, it is indeed a good time in the human world. From the Huangdi Neijing: “Wind predominates movement, heat predominates swelling, … Read more
/// Ancient texts state: All diseases stem from the Six Evils. The Six Evils refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire (Heat). These Six Evils are also known as the “Six Excesses”. In the “San Yin Ji Yi Bing Zheng Fang Lun, Volume Two”, it is … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Popularization | Opinions may be controversial; content is for reference only. Written by | Anonymous Editor | Zichu Introduction to the Five Elements and Six Excesses What are the “Five Elements”? The Five Elements refer to the ancient Chinese classification of the world into five categories: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. … Read more
The Six Evils refer to the six pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The differentiation of the Six Evils is a method of analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four examinations (inspection, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation) to determine whether the current pathological essence of the disease is related to … Read more
Click the “blue text” below the title to follow us We often say that “humans have seven emotions and six desires,” where the “six desires” mainly refer to the physiological needs and desires inherent in humans. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we also frequently encounter the term “Six Evils” (六淫, liu yin). However, it is … Read more