The manifestation of pathologies from toxins [DU 毒] evolve from unresolved excesses that, over time, consume the vitality of body-mind-spirit essences, brewing heat and binding Qi that results in fire. Fiery hot toxins are fierce in nature. From the perspective of classical Chinese medicine, symptoms that develop from toxic evils tend to be both extreme, profuse and destroy the organ systems of the body with the sequelae of conditions that ensue. It is wise to recognize that the Chinese medical context of DU differs from allopathic or naturopathic concepts of toxins.