The Yellow Emperor Chapter 20 - The Spiritual Pivot – The Five Pathogenic Influences 五邪

This Chapter from The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine details treatments for imbalances affecting the five vital organs—lungs, liver, spleen/stomach, kidneys, and heart—within the framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each organ's ailment is characterized by specific symptoms, such as pain in the skin (lungs) or bones (kidneys), and treated using acupuncture at key meridian points like Stomach 36 and Kidney 1, alongside techniques such as bleeding or applying pressure. The text emphasizes individualized treatment based on the patient's unique symptoms and yin-yang balance. The author highlights the importance of harmonizing the body's internal and external dynamics to restore health.