The six external climatic factors that can cause disease.
Overview
The Six Pernicious Influences — Wind, Cold, Summer-Heat, Dampness, Dryness, and Fire/Heat — are environmental factors that invade the body when defenses are weak.
Key Points
- External climatic pathogens
- Often combine (e.g., Wind-Cold, Damp-Heat)
- Invade when Wei Qi is weak
Clinical Significance
Each has characteristic signs and treatment principles; they frequently combine.
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