On the Health Preservation Thoughts of YUAN Huang's Three Essentials of Health Cultivation
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.08.016
- VernacularTitle:论袁黄《摄生三要》养生思想
- Author:
Chun WEI
1
;
Xiaoxuan FU
;
Hui WANG
Author Information
1. 台州职业技术学院 浙江,台州 318000
- Keywords:
YUAN Huang;
Three Essentials of Health Cultivation;
TCM health preservation;
essence,Qi and spirit;
Taoism;
contemplation;
literature research
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(8):996-999
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To explore the health preservation thoughts contained in Three Essentials of Health Cultivation written by the health practitioner YUAN Huang in Ming Dynasty,providing certain techniques for modern people to cultivate and maintain health.[Methods]By using literature research methods,this paper analyzes the health preservation content of Three Essentials of Health Cultivation and systematically interprets it in conjunction with classic theories of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and traditional Chinese culture.By adopting the approach of"passing on the ancient culture without adding anything new to it",the paper delves into the health preservation ideas and methods contained in the book,analyzes the author's contribution to health preservation and the guiding significance of health preservation benefits for people in today's society.[Results]The Three Essentials of Health Cultivation was written by YUAN Huang,who was a native of Jiashan Zhejiang during the Ming Dynasty.This book was extracted by later generations from the YUAN Huang's True Interpretation of Praying for Inheritance.In the book,YUAN Huang elaborated the three major principles of maintaining health:essence,Qi and spirit,namely gathering essence,nourishing Qi and preserving spirit for health preservation.The book contains both the health preservation concepts of TCM and the techniques of Taoism and Buddhism.Its health preservation techniques are friendly and natural which are explained reasonably,making it particularly practical.[Conclusion]The health preservation methods mentioned by YUAN Huang are simple and practical,which are easy to understand and practice for modern people who are obsessed with external factors and have rare leisure time.If one can practice a little while busy,he can achieve the goal of maintaining physical and mental health and promoting a better life.
