Understanding the Treatise on Febrile Diseases

Understanding the Treatise on Febrile Diseases

Terminology Explanation: 1. Shānghán (Febrile Disease): The term has both broad and narrow meanings. Broadly, it refers to all externally contracted febrile diseases, while narrowly, it refers to diseases caused by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness. 2. Zhízhōng (Direct Entry): The pathogenic qi enters the three yin meridians directly without passing through the … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine | What is ‘Wind-Heat Cold’?

Traditional Chinese Medicine | What is 'Wind-Heat Cold'?

Traditional Chinese Medicine| Opinions may vary, content is for reference only Written by | Anonymous Edited by | Zichu Wind-Heat Cold is a condition caused by the invasion of the Wind-Heat pathogen, which harms the lung’s defensive Qi, leading to a syndrome where the lung Qi cannot descend and disperse. Understanding the symptoms of Wind-Heat … Read more