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
The “Six Evils” (Liuyin) refer to the six types of pathogenic factors: Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire. The differentiation of the Six Evils involves analyzing and summarizing various clinical data collected through the four diagnostic methods to determine whether the current pathological essence of the disease is related to the Six Evils. The … Read more
The so-called Six Excesses (Liù Yín) refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), Dampness (Shī), Dryness (Zào), and Fire (Huǒ). Under normal circumstances, these six climatic changes are beneficial for the growth and transformation of all things. However, when these factors become excessive or insufficient, they can … 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
The “Six Excessive Evils” (Liù Yín) refer to the six types of external pathogenic factors: Wind (Fēng), Cold (Hán), Heat (Shǔ), Dampness (Shī), Dryness (Zào), and Fire (Huǒ). The term “excessive” implies an overabundance or infiltration. The onset of diseases caused by the Six Excessive Evils primarily occurs under two conditions. First, when the climate … Read more