"""Qi""and""QiHua""in""Huangdi Neijing"""
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2017.04.003
- VernacularTitle:"浅谈《黄帝内经》中的""气""和""气化"""
- Author:
Jie SUN
;
Qiufen LI
;
Kungen WANG
- Keywords:
Huangdi Neijing;
Qi;
Qi transformation;
Qi monism;
Qi activity;
assimilation;
TCM basis
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2017;41(4):274-277
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] Analyze the discussion of Qi and Qi transformation in Huangdi Neijing, therefore to give insight into the Qi Theory of TCM. [Methods] Analyze articles about Qi and Qi transformation in Huangdi Neijing, as well as comments from doctors of all dynasties, to summerize the understanding on Qi and Qi transformation of Huangdi Neijin. [Result] In the whole book of Huangdi Neijing, there are 19 chapters named after Qi, 1700 (2997) characters of Qi are mentioned, and there are 7 discussions upon Qi transformation. The Qi mentioned in Huangdi Neijing can be material, or functional, or be able to transform. The conception of Qi transformation includes six parts: the transformation among Yin and Yang, among the five elements, and the growth and transformation among all kinds of essences, the transportation, nutrition and transformation among all kinds of matters, as well as the transportation of Qi and the transformation of five elements' motion and six kinds of natural factors.[Conclusion] Qi transformation is mentioned in all but a few chapters in Huangdi Neijing. Everything, from matters growing to turning into essences is actually Qi transformation. In Huangdi Neijing's view, Qi transformation is the fundamental of all matters coming into being, and the fundamental to stay healthy, therefore the fundamental of preserving health, diagnosis and treatment.
