Theory explanation of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.07.005
- VernacularTitle:"肝生于左,肺藏于右"理论考释
- Author:
Chunmei CHEN
1
;
Qingqiao SONG
1
;
Bingxuan ZHANG
1
;
Huaqin WU
1
;
Yumeng LI
1
;
Shuqing SHI
1
;
Xia XU
1
Author Information
1. 中国中医科学院广安门医院 北京 100053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
liver is born on the left;
lung is hidden on the right;
ascending and descending of qi movement;
theory explanation
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(7):914-918
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In terms of the complexity of the"left"and"right"concepts,these directional terms not only indicate spatial orientation but also embody hierarchical order,official titles,systemic imbalances,and temporal sequences.This study explains the medical theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right,"and reveals its implications for ascending and descending of qi movement pathways,sequential patterns,non-equilibrium states,and the centrality of the middle,thus linking the connotation of this theory and its application.In view of this,the theory of"liver is born on the left and lung is hidden on the right"can be used in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of qi-blood-body fluid and emotional diseases,and guides disease prevention and treatment,as well as enhances the subjective initiative of health maintenance and longevity.This study not only deepens the modern interpretation of the classical theory but also provides novel perspectives for its application in disease prevention and treatment.
