Sweating Method
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CORE DEFINITION
Foremost of the Eight Methods. It expels pathogenic factors through sweating, allowing them to leave the body with perspiration. It is used not only for colds but also for edema and early-stage sores. The key lies in 'generalized mild sweating' (light perspiration), avoiding 'profuse sweating'.
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Detoxification and heat-dissipation window. When the body is affected by cold or becomes blocked, it is like a stuffy room. The fastest way is not to turn on the air conditioner but to open the window (pores). However, note that opening the window too wide (profuse sweating) will blow away the furniture (yang qi) in the room.
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By inducing sweating to open and loosen the striae (interstices of the skin), pathogenic factors in the exterior (such as wind-cold) are resolved with sweat. It is also used for edema (via sweating and promoting urination) and for early-stage sores to expel pathogens. The mechanism is to restore the opening and closing of the 'pore window', providing a controlled outlet for internal pressure. The key is 'generalized mild sweating'—moderate opening.
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