Analysis of ancient medical physicians′ spatial theory from the perspective of liver and mingmen visceral manifestation
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.02.007
- VernacularTitle:从肝与命门藏象剖析古代医家的方位理论
- Author:
Chongcheng XI
1
;
Jie ZHANG
1
;
Wenjun WU
1
;
Zhiwen ZHANG
1
;
Shuangqing ZHAI
2
;
Quansheng FENG
1
Author Information
1. Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
liver;
mingmen;
visceral manifestation;
spatial theory
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(2):187-192
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Yin-yang, visceral manifestation, and ti-yong theories are the core theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and play a crucial role in its formation and development. With the continuous evolution of Chinese philosophy, TCM philosophy and theories have undergone significant influence, resulting in differing interpretations of the visceral manifestation of liver and mingmen across various historical periods by different medical practitioners. This paper focuses on the different understandings of the position of liver and mingmen, combining relevant philosophical images and TCM anatomical illustrations to deeply explore ancient medical theorists′ concepts regarding the four spatial directions of left, right, up, and down. The research reveals that ancient medical theorists′ conceptualization of spatial theory transitioned from an initial circular motion to a vertical movement, with the focus shifting from the upper part to the lower part. The primary reasons for these differences and changes could be explained by the varying emphasis on the ti-yong theory and differing focal points within the yin-yang theory. This study systematically examines the evolution of visceral manifestation theories related to liver and mingmen, highlights the shifts in physicians′ perspectives on spatial theory, and analyzes the influence of the ti-yong theory and yin-yang theory on these changes. The findings aim to provide a theoretical guide for advancing research and clinical application of spatial theory in TCM, thereby fostering the integration of TCM philosophy with medical theory.
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