Contraindications of spirit (shen) in acupuncture and moxibustion.
- Author:
Zheng-Han JI
;
Ji-Lan YAN
;
Shu-Bin WANG
;
Na ZU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
psychology;
Humans;
Moxibustion;
psychology
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2014;34(7):721-724
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ABSTRACT The taboos of man-spirit (RenShen) and bottom-spirit (KaoShen) are two kinds of time-related contraindications that are more commonly seen in the literature of acupuncture and moxibustion. The meaning of man-spirit is often extended to qi-blood or mind, or else directly equals to heaven-spirit (TianShen). It is highly possible that the bottom-spirit is subordinate to man-spirit, and both Taoist philosophy and the SanCai theory declare the importance of bottom in human body. The violation of contraindications could lead to diseases in the neighborhood where man-spirit travels. However, the results are generally recorded as ulcer, lingering disease and death in most medical texts. From Ming dynasty, more and more doctors have expressed disapproval of man-spirit and bottom-spirit.
