TCM etiology

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

What is the Concept of ‘Liu Yin’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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What is the Concept of 'Liu Yin' in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Introduction: This article is a compilation of the WeChat lecture notes from Teacher Zhou Shuijin’s “Learn TCM Easily” course. “Liu Yin” refers to external pathogenic factors in TCM etiology. Let’s explore how they harm our bodies and what symptoms arise when we are affected by them. Teacher Zhou discusses the foundational theories of TCM Lecture … Read more

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Etiology of Diseases—The Six Excesses of Wind

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Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Etiology of Diseases—The Six Excesses of Wind

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, regardless of how many pathogenic factors exist, there are only five major categories of disease causes. Mastering these five categories allows one to address all pathogenic factors. Content of this issue: 1.Six Excesses 2.External Wind 3.Internal Wind 4.Treatment of Internal and External Wind 1.Six Excesses The Six Excesses, or … Read more

In-Depth Article! The Coexistence of Epidemic Toxins and Six Excesses in Disease: Exploring the TCM Etiology of New Pulmonary Epidemics

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In-Depth Article! The Coexistence of Epidemic Toxins and Six Excesses in Disease: Exploring the TCM Etiology of New Pulmonary Epidemics

Click the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Source｜China Traditional Chinese Medicine News Written by｜Lu Hongrong, Zhao Chenxi, Fu Yujuan, Hao Gaimai, Tong Hongxuan, Institute of Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Epidemic toxins and the Six Excesses are both external pathogens that originate from nature. Epidemic toxins differ from … Read more