Topic on discussion of vital-qi corresponding to heaven in the plain questions (Third article part VII)

So, if one is ill protractedly, the disease will worsen (transform to interior), and upper part and lower part will not communicate. Even a proficient doctor can do nothing to resolve this condition. Thus, excessive amassment of the yang qi will kill a person, because the yang qi separates. The measure of draining should be applied to dredge the amassment if the yang qi is blockade. If the patient does not receive a timely and right treatment by good doctor, the inept practitioner will bungle the cure.

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