Aetiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four internal causes of disease?
A
Injury of the seven emotions, improper diet, imbalance of activity and leisure, and natural intolerances.
2
Q
What are the 7 emotions?
A
Joy, anger, sadness, pensiveness, worry, fear, terror.
3
Q
What causes the vast majority of skin diseases?
A
Damp-heat toxins from improper diet.
4
Q
What are the four external causes of disease?
A
Six external excesses, blood stagnation, epidemics, and insects and parasites.
5
Q
What are the 6 external excesses?
A
Wind, cold, damp, fire, dryness, and summer heat.
