The Influence of Six Qi and Six Yin on Human Physiological Changes

The Influence of Six Qi and Six Yin on Human Physiological Changes

Introduction: “Six Yin” refers to the excessive or insufficient presence of six climatic factors in nature: wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire. When these factors occur out of season or when the body’s resistance decreases and cannot adapt to these changes, they become pathogenic evil qi. This is different from the meaning of “Six … Read more

Concepts of the Six Qi, Six Evils, and Five Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Concepts of the Six Qi, Six Evils, and Five Pathogenic Factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The basic concepts of the Six Qi, Six Evils, and Five Pathogenic Factors: 1. Six Qi and Six Evils (1) Six Qi: The so-called Six Qi, also known as the Six Origins, refers to the six normal climatic conditions of wind (feng), cold (han), heat (shu), dampness (shi), dryness (zao), and fire (huo). The changes … Read more