But when observing and treating, it's necessary to prioritize functionality.
And when adjusting functionality, it's also a dynamic process, not static.
Just like an experienced prescription, a formula long used may not work for a particular person.
This brings up the point that although it's an experienced prescription, if the disease changes, the situation changes, the environment changes, the prescription loses its intended effect.
So at such times, the prescription must also change.
Take the five movements and six climates, for example. This year's atmosphere is different from last year's. The first half of the year is 'Taiyin Damp Earth Governs the Heaven,' so dampness is prevalent. But in the second half, it's 'Taiyang Cold Water in the Spring,' where coldness is dominant, so the prescription for a cold in the first half differs from the second half.
It sounds mysterious, but this is the essence of traditional Chinese medicine.
