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
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
Lecture on TCM Diagnosis Chapter Two: Pathogenic Diagnosis Section One: Diagnosis of the Six Excesses – Lecture 9: Wind Pathogenic Factors Question: What is the diagnosis of the Six Excesses? Answer: The Six Excesses include Wind (Feng), Cold (Han), Heat (Shu), Dampness (Shi), Dryness (Zao), and Fire (Huo). The diagnosis of the Six Excesses refers … Read more
(1) Characteristics of the String Pulse The string pulse is one of the most common pulse patterns in clinical practice. When the pulse beats, it feels like pressing a taut string. The string pulse is one of the pulse patterns that we can easily grasp and experience; it was the first pulse I learned to … Read more
(1) Characteristics of Floating Pulse “Excessive when lifted, insufficient when pressed.” The floating pulse is one of the so-called primary pulses, which has been emphasized by physicians throughout history. Just look at the “Cui’s Pulse Classic” to understand this. The characteristic of the floating pulse is “excessive when lifted, insufficient when pressed,” meaning it is … Read more