The Significance of the Eight Principles in TCM Diagnosis
Both xuzheng (deficiency syndrome) and shizheng (excess syndrome) can present with true and false symptoms. “Zhixu you shenghou” (extreme deficiency may have excess signs) and “Dashi you lingzhuang” (extreme excess may show deficiency signs) refer to the authenticity of the symptoms. True and false refer to the essence being an excess syndrome, yet showing some … Read more