Concept evolution of du(toxicity) in TCM and its yin-yang nature
- VernacularTitle:论中医“毒”概念的演变及其阴阳属性
- Author:
Yongchang DIWU
;
Nijiao LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Concept evolution of du evil;
Yin and yang properties
- From:
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy
2005;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The yin-yang theory in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is one of the most important contributions of China,s medicine science for the whole medical system of human beings.One can not neglect the theory of yin and yang when mention TCM.The concept of du(translated as toxicity) has been developing for a long history,to the current times,it has become rich in the Chinese medicine pathological factor with the characteristics of the current times.However,the question about the yin and yang properties of du has not been widely discussed,while the overall concept for grasping the nature of the disease is very important.In this paper,the evolution of the TCM concept of du,the pathogenic characteristics of yin and yang properties are included in the hope of a start,and of causing the interest to explore together,and promote researching of drug evil to guide clinical practice.
