Formation of the"conjunction of annual and seasonal energies"theory in the doctrine of five evolutive phases and six climatic factors
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.08.004
- VernacularTitle:略论运气学说"岁气会同"理论的形成
- Author:
Shuxian LI
1
;
Baozhao JU
1
Author Information
1. 辽宁中医药大学 沈阳 110847
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
five evolutive phases and six climatic factors;
conjunction of annual and seasonal energies;
five-element triple combination;
twelve palaces of longevity;
twelve months
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(8):1062-1066
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The theory of"conjunction of annual and seasonal energies"is a core component of five evolutive phases and six climatic factors theory.Its formation integrates ancient astronomy-calendars,five-element philosophy,and clinical practice.This study,through textual research and theoretical analysis,reveals that it originated from the pre-Qin period five-element triple combination theory,with The Inner Canon of Huangdi as its theoretical foundation.Integrating the"twelve palaces of longevity"and"twelve months"systems from classics like Rishu and Huainanzi,it constructs a five-element periodic model framed by"growth,prosperity,and tomb."This theory simulates the process of qi's growth,flourishing,aging,and death via the twelve palaces of five-element longevity.Through the spatiotemporal connection between earthly branch triple combinations(e.g.,yin-wu-xu fire combination,shen-zi-chen water combination)and the twelve months,it explains climatic cycles and changes in human qi activity.In clinical application,it corresponds structurally to the"opening-closing-pivoting"theory of three yin and three yang,offering new ideas for qi regulation.It has also derived the"earthly branch triple combination"acupuncture methods:for postherpetic neuralgia,it uses shen-zi-chen water combination and yin-wu-xu fire combination with five-shu point,regulating heart and kidney via reinforcing-reducing techniques.In heavenly stem-earthly branch auricular therapy,it builds a three-dimensional"auricular position-viscera-five evolutive phases and six climatic factors"regulatory model centered on five-element triple combinations.For children with bronchial asthma in remission,it applies earth combination auricular points to reinforce earth to generate metal,combined with five evolutive phases and six climatic factors characteristics for individualized intervention.This theory deepens the holistic medical view of"correspondence between human body and natural environment"and provides new perspectives and methods for traditional Chinese medicine chronomedicine and syndrome differentiation.
