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Etiology Theory (Part 1): External Pathogenic Factors and Internal Injuries. Six Excesses, Seven Emotions, Diet, Work and Rest

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Etiology Theory (Part 1): External Pathogenic Factors and Internal Injuries. Six Excesses, Seven Emotions, Diet, Work and Rest

The concept and classification of etiology: The causes that lead to diseases in the human body are referred to as etiology, also known as “pathogenic factors,” “pathogens” (historically referred to as “disease sources”), and “evil pathogens.” Diseases are pathological processes caused by pathogenic factors under certain conditions, including the forms of onset, pathogenesis, development patterns, … Read more

How Do the Six Excesses Affect Muscles, Flesh, Tendons, and Bones?

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How Do the Six Excesses Affect Muscles, Flesh, Tendons, and Bones?

Have you ever thought about the impact of the Six Excesses on muscles and bones? The earliest mention of the Six Excesses can be found in the “Zuo Zhuan”: “Yin excess leads to cold diseases, Yang excess leads to heat diseases, Wind excess leads to minor diseases, Rain excess leads to damp diseases, Bright excess … Read more

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Exterior and Interior Patterns and Their Relationship

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Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Exterior and Interior Patterns and Their Relationship

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — Exterior Patterns (Biao Zheng), Interior Patterns (Li Zheng) and Their RelationshipExterior and interior are a pair of concepts used to differentiate the location and severity of diseases. This is a relative concept. In terms of the body structure and internal organs, the body surface is considered exterior, while … Read more

What are the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What are the Six Excesses in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the causes of disease are discussed in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), which identifies three categories: internal causes, external causes, and causes that are neither internal nor external. External causes include the Six Excesses (Liuxin) and pestilential qi. The Six Excesses are wind (feng), cold (han), summer … Read more

Unveiling the Huangdi Neijing: Why Do Six Excesses First Harm the Body’s Surface? Understand These to Protect Your Family’s Health!

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Unveiling the Huangdi Neijing: Why Do Six Excesses First Harm the Body's Surface? Understand These to Protect Your Family's Health!

Recently, the weather has fluctuated between hot and cold, leading many to experience issues such as colds, joint pain, and skin eczema. Have you ever wondered: why does the body always seem to be the first to suffer when the climate changes? Two thousand years ago, the Huangdi Neijing already provided the answer: “The six … Read more

The Impact of Emotions on Health: More Significant than External Factors

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The Impact of Emotions on Health: More Significant than External Factors

Source: NSBL Everyone experiences the seven emotions and six desires throughout their lives. The body is often subtly influenced by emotions; with careful observation, one can see numerous instances where emotions affect health. For example, when a person is nervous, some may experience sweaty palms, others may frequently need to use the restroom, and some … Read more

Differentiation of Disease Causes: Six Excesses and Epidemic Syndromes

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Differentiation of Disease Causes: Six Excesses and Epidemic Syndromes

　　Differentiation of disease causes is a method based on the theory of disease causation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which identifies the factors causing diseases through the analysis of clinical data. 　　The main content of differentiation of disease causes can be summarized into four aspects: the Six Excesses (Liù Yín 六淫), Seven Emotions (Qīng Qíng … Read more

The Influence of Six Qi and Six Excesses on Human Physiological Activities

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The Influence of Six Qi and Six Excesses on Human Physiological Activities

Introduction: The “Six Excesses” refer to the six types of climate in nature: wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and fire, which can be excessive or insufficient. When these climatic factors occur out of season or when the body’s resistance decreases and cannot adapt to these changes, they become pathogenic evils. This concept differs from that … Read more

The Differences Between Eight Principles Diagnosis and Meridian Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Differences Between Eight Principles Diagnosis and Meridian Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

This article is excerpted from: “Cheng Kai’s Health Talk: Discussing Health from Head to Toe”. Published by: World Book Publishing Company, Beijing Branch In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are many diagnostic methods, among which the well-known Eight Principles Diagnosis includes the concepts of Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat, Deficiency and Excess, and Yin … Read more

Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine | External Pathogenic Factors

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Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine | External Pathogenic Factors

External Pathogenic Factors External pathogenic factors refer to the disease-causing elements that invade the body from the outside, either through the skin or through the mouth and nose, leading to external diseases. External diseases are a category of illnesses caused by external pathogenic factors, typically characterized by sudden onset, with initial symptoms often including chills … Read more