International Research in Chinese Medicine

This article applies the classical Chinese medical theory of Five circuit and Six Qi to systematically extrapolate and analyze the climatic tendencies and potential disease patterns of the year Bing-Wu year. It first outlines the theoretical foundations and research methodology based on the Huangdi Neijing, and then calculates the annual configuration of the Five circuit and Six Qi. The core findings indicate that the Yearly Movement for Bing-Wu year is “Excessive Water circuit,” suggesting a predominantly cold climate throughout the year. In the first half of the year, Shao-Yin Minister Fire governs Heaven, creating a tendency toward a mixture of cold and heat. In the second half of the year, Yang-Ming Dry Metal governs the Source, intensifying coldness and introducing concomitant dampness. By applying the concepts of “Guest–Host interaction” and “Five circuit and Six Qi Assimilation,” the study further argues that although specific pathological tendencies—such as Heart–Kidney Yang deficiency, Liver–Gallbladder constraint, and Spleen–Stomach cold-dampness—may arise, the overall climatic and epidemiological outlook remains relatively moderate. Finally, drawing on the health-preserving principles of the Huangdi Neijing, the article proposes preventive guidelines emphasizing alignment with seasonal qi and the cultivation of upright qi to maintain health throughout the year.

Five circuit and six qi; Bing-wu year; Yunqi theory; Climatic variation; Pathological characteristics