An abnormal relationship where a controlling phase becomes excessively strong and over-controls its target, leading to imbalance and pathology. For example, an overactive Liver (Wood) can overact on the Spleen (Earth).
Overacting Cycle (Cheng Cycle) belongs to the Fundamental Theory group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.
An abnormal relationship where a controlling phase becomes excessively strong and over-controls its target, leading to imbalance and pathology. For example, an overactive Liver (Wood) can overact on the Spleen (Earth).
Overacting Cycle (Cheng Cycle) is part of the Fundamental Theory group of TCM concepts.