11-D vector-space model |
| Vector component | Range of possible values, examples | Comments | |
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| LOCUS:
("Locus" in the context of CCM is more of a functional attribute rather than strictly anatomical.) |
1 Depth |
+1.0 : Exterior
0.0 : Intermediate
-1.0 : Interior
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The two systems for classifying acute illnesses, Shang Han (Cold-Damage Febrile Illnesses) and Wen Bing (Warm Diseases), both specify a more fine-grained distinction of the various Depth levels relevant to the various stages of acute feverish illnesses. |
| 2 Burner (Jiao) |
+1.0 : Upper Burner (Heart, Lungs)
0.0 : Middle Burner (Spleen, Stomach, Liver, GallBladder) -1.0 : Lower Burner (SmallIntestine, LargeIntestine, Kidneys, UrinaryBladder) |
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| 3 Laterality |
+1.0 : Right
0.0 : Midline
-1.0 : Left
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| QUALITIES: | |||
| 4 Thermal |
+1.0 : Heat
0.0 : Normal-Neutral
-1.0 : Cold |
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| Subcategories of Excess( +)& Deficiency( -) |
5 Fluids |
+1.0 : Damp
0.0 : Normal
-1.0 : Dry |
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| 6 Qi Sufficiency |
+1.0 : Excessive Qi
0.0 : Normal
-1.0 : Deficiency of Qi
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Excessive Qi, by itself, is not necessarily unhealthy, but it presents specific challenges: those with an overabundance of Qi and a strong constitution can remain healthy if they engage in vigorous exercise, outdoor activities or professions, and maintain a healthy mental/spiritual outlook. | |
| 7 Qi Stagnancy |
+1.0 : Stagnant Qi
0.0 : Normal
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| 8 Blood Sufficiency |
0.0 : Normal
-1.0 : Deficiency of Blood |
"Excess Blood" is not a recognized TCM pattern. | |
| 9 Blood Stagnancy |
+2.0 : Ecchymosis
+1.0 : Stagnant Blood
0.0 : Normal
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| 10 Wind |
+1.0 : Wind Evil
0.0 : Normal
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