#73 - How to Grasp The 6 Stages & 4 Levels in TCM

Ever get stuck trying to figure out where a pathogen is hiding in the body? Whether it’s a stubborn cold or internal heat messing with your patient’s system, understanding how external pathogens progress is essential in TCM diagnosis.

If it’s been a while since you reviewed the 6 Stages and the 4 Levels, this episode is your refresh. It will freshen your tracking skills of a pathogen's depth—so you know exactly how to treat it, and when.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The Six Stages of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and how they show cold invasion depth
• The Four Levels of Warm Disease (Wen Bing) and what they reveal about heat progression
• How this framework guides your diagnosis, treatment, and point selection
• Why knowing where the pathogen is = better clinical results

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