Topic on discussion of vital-qi corresponding to heaven in the plain questions (Third article part VII) [1]

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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