Tai Yang wind syndrome

Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Six Excesses

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Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Understanding the Six Excesses

II. Etiological Diagnosis There are many causes of disease, which can be broadly categorized into the Six Excesses (Liù Yín), epidemic factors, emotional disturbances, dietary habits, and external injuries. Etiological diagnosis involves analyzing the patient’s symptoms and signs. By referencing the pathogenic characteristics of various etiological factors, we can identify which pathogenic factor has triggered … Read more

Wind Pathogen: The Primary Cause of Disease Among the Six Excesses

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Wind Pathogen: The Primary Cause of Disease Among the Six Excesses

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

TCM Classic Literature: Issue 22 – The Treatise on Cold Damage, Article 19

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TCM Classic Literature: Issue 22 - The Treatise on Cold Damage, Article 19

The Treatise on Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty, authored by Zhang Ji (also known as Zhong Jing). This text is selected from the Ming Dynasty edition of the Complete Works of Zhong Jing, printed by Zhao Kai Mei. The article numbers following the original text were added by later … Read more