A Preliminary Discussion on the Method of Regulating Qi and Calming the Mind
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2026.09.015
- VernacularTitle:调气定神法刍议
- Author:
Dongsen HU
1
;
Hongyan WANG
1
;
Liyuan WANG
2
;
Shuangqing ZHAI
1
Author Information
1. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing，100029
2. Dongcheng Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine，Beijing Zhongyan Group
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
mind;
qi;
Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor （《黄帝内经》）;
method of regulating qi and calming the mind
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2026;67(9):1012-1016
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Based on the theoretical framework of the core concepts of the Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor （《黄帝内经》）， this paper systematically elucidates the connotations of the mind and qi in traditional Chinese medicine and their interrelationship， and proposes the method of regulating qi and calming the mind. It emphasizes that the mind represents the outward manifestation of life phenomena and their underlying laws， while qi encompasses both a material foundation and functional dynamics. Mind and qi are jointly expressed in life activities through observable manifestations. In clinical practice， image-based thinking should be adopted， integrating theories such as yin-yang， the five elements， and essence-qi， to construct a diagnostic and therapeutic model of "manifestation-mechanism-syndrome-treatment". Treatment should be carried out from four aspects which include regulating body and constitution， recti-fying qi movement， calming the mind changes， and stabilizing emotional states. Moreover， it is necessary to take into account the coordinated regulation of both body and mind， as well as the maintenance of dynamic balance， to select appropriate formulas and medications.
