Healing Crisis (Herxheimer Reaction), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as the Reverse Reaction. This is a positive occurrence, representing a disruption of the body’s pathological balance, readjusting it toward a healthy balance. It indicates activation of the immune system, with the functions of the internal organs in the process of recovery. The ancients said: “If medicine does not cause a reaction, the illness will not be cured” (from *The Book of Shangshu, On Command*). Interpretation: If a seriously ill person does not experience any discomfort after taking herbal medicine, the illness cannot be fully cured. One of the major […]
