External pathogenic factors causing diseases are often difficult for people to understand. Some may have a straightforward understanding; for example, as a rheumatologist, patients with joint pain subconsciously say they have rheumatism. Wind and dampness belong to the “Six Excesses” that cause disease. Patients may express that they have not been exposed to wind or … Read more
Introduction The Golden Coffer (Jīnkuì) refers to a cabinet made of metal used to store precious texts. The True Words (Zhēnyán) signify the words of truth. This section primarily discusses the theory of “The Five Organs Corresponding to the Four Seasons.” This is one of the core theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence it … Read more
In ancient times, the excessive and deficient factors of wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire were referred to as the “Six Excesses” (Liù Yín). The pathogenic effects of the Six Excesses have the following five characteristics: 1. The Six Excesses often invade the human body through the skin or the mouth and nose, … Read more