Korean Herbal Formulation [Part 3] Where Does the Illness Reside? — The World of Exterior (表) and Interior (裏)
CALee Acupuncture Korean Herbal Formulation [Part 3] Where Does the Illness Reside? — The World of Exterior (表) and Interior (裏) Part 1: The Eight Principles — The Compass of the Body Lesson 1: Understanding the Location of Disease In the previous chapter, we introduced the four fundamental pairs that form the core of the Eight Principles (八綱) — Exterior–Interior (表裏), Cold–Heat (寒熱), Deficiency–Excess (虛實), and Yin–Yang (陰陽). In this first lesson, we explore the Exterior (表) and Interior (裏) — the most essential diagnostic principles for determining where an illness resides in the body. 1️⃣ The Meaning of Exterior and Interior In Korean Herbal Formulation, Exterior and Interior describe the location of disease — whether the disorder lies on the surface of the body or within its internal organs. This is the first step in establishing any treatment strategy. 🩺 1.1. Exterior (表): The Domain of External Invasion Location: The outer layers of the body —...