How Emotions Lead to Illness

How Emotions Lead to Illness

Qiqing (Seven Emotions) refers to the human mental awareness and its response to external stimuli. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), appropriately expressing emotions is beneficial for health, but excessive suppression or expression can harm the body. To address emotional issues, one must cultivate the mind and manage emotions gradually through self-cultivation and nurturing. TCM categorizes … Read more

Characteristics of Emotional Disturbances Leading to Disease

Characteristics of Emotional Disturbances Leading to Disease

The concept of Qiqing (七情, Seven Emotions) is one of the fundamental theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a unique aspect of TCM psychology. The origin of Qiqing is found in the Neijing (《内经》, Inner Canon) with its theories of the “Five Emotions” and “Nine Qi.” During the Song Dynasty, Chen Wuze in … Read more