The primary diagnostic framework: Yin/Yang, Interior/Exterior, Cold/Heat, Deficiency/Excess.
Overview
The Eight Principles organize all clinical information into four polar pairs — Interior/Exterior (location), Cold/Heat (nature), Deficiency/Excess (strength of pathogen vs upright Qi), all summarized by Yin/Yang.
Key Points
- Four polar pairs, summarized by Yin/Yang
- Locates and characterizes disease
- Foundation of all pattern differentiation
Clinical Significance
Every pattern can be described in Eight-Principle terms, guiding the overall treatment strategy.
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