Pathogenic Factors
Summer Heat
Summer Heat corresponds to the hot summer weather as a cause of diseases and appears only in this season. It is a Yang factor and damages the Yin functions (cooling, moistening, nourishing and calming), as well as the Body Fluids. Summer Heat also damages Qi. It tends to ascend and concern the upper body. Summer Heat results in excessive perspiration to maintain the body-temperature. This weakens the Body Fluids and the Qi.

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