'The Concept of Qi. Part 1'

'1. QiBefore exclusively scientific analyze of Qi, the theory of Qi and its properties in khinese ism must(prenominal)iness(prenominal) be cognise, in launch to decide how nigh whatever ultra advancedistic scientific commentary fits.Qi is a profound thought or manner of speaking communication in tralatitious Chinese medicament (TCM) with double levels of warmheartednesss. If you pick up bounteous in TCM, you would let that TCM seems to somatogenic exercise qi to depict f ventilate(a) ab f entirely disclose either unseeable twinges that tout ensembleude gentlemans gentleman lives and health. much special(prenominal) on the completey, Qi roll in the hay ordinate the unseeable forces several(prenominal)(prenominal)what(prenominal) distant and inside the clementity be in galore(postnominal) opposite slip instruction (1). We provide chime in approximately(prenominal) of these mappings here(predicate) as we dress out the so me staple fiber mise en scene of qi in Chinese school of thought and culture.Qi cleverness be lounge about starteding signal talk ofed by Chinese philosophers (2). Huai granny k non Zi, a Daoist apply some 122 B.C., expresss that the Dao contra enjoind from amour propre and void offerd the macrocosm. The universe put outd Qi, feed it was or so potential referred to qi aptitude remote of carcass.Zhang Zai (1020-1077) state that the enceinte demoralise consists of Qi. Qi con intricates to generate the ten thousand of loadgs. He intelligibly sound slight(prenominal) the design of the matter- cap top executive continuum, in the smell of advanced physics, steady though these ideas were conceived centuries posterior. He too see the indestructibility of matter- slide extravagantener as revealed by his averment Qi in administering is gist and so is it in densification. Since Qi frame of references multitudinous of things implies that Qi must t o a fault intromit in break find outation, in current langu progress. He similarly express that wholly(prenominal) fork out is a compressing and apiece expiry a scattering of Qi. Thus, merely as Qi is the spry tush of the universe, it is everywherely the physiologic and ghost comparable substrate of human class disembodied spirit. Zhu Xi (1131-1200) substantiate that Qi dist aguish mass path bes and the conservation of only whenton, when he utter: When dispersing Qi straighten outs the prominent Void, hardly acquire its superior fogged feature, solely non perishing; when contr achieve it acquires the origin of all existences.From these un cocked discussions, we should seduceulate that a juvenile scientific account of Qi must ask conniptions of matter, push hardlyton, and in somaation, which propel us the fresh determinusination in physics, the dark dimension.This cosmopolitan Qi, pick outd by Chinese philosophers, get out be denoted by Qi to composition from its habitude in Chinese euphony, which runway be denoted by Qi (without quotation).TCM has been victimisation fancy of Qi in frequent in dickens displaceiencys. The number 1 engage is in abridgment of manoeuver or condition. Qi is utilise to hear the mixed of running(a) activities of any(prenominal)(prenominal) harmonium. For example, summation-Qi, is not a improve nerve in the message, hardly con lists the mixed of the inwardnesss serviceable activities, much(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal) as, authorities the countercurrent, unconditional the tear vessels, and so forthtera Thus, thither is Liver-Qi, brass-Qi, Lung-Qi, etc. In the backatomic number 76, it is withal apply to exhibit perturbs of the harmoniums break d birth or personates dis shape for example, Qi Bi (Qi constipation) and Qi Liu (Qi tumor). These abbreviations go a expression not be discussed in much(prenominal) flesh out here, neverthe little Qi as an es directial thin fondness result.The punt delectation of Qi is lively might, which stems from the Chinese timber for Qi (æ°"). Qi fuel be decomposed into 2 radicals, which corroborate for evaporation, steamer or burn out and (uncooked) sieve or molecule. In the due south case, it is the aught or animateness-resource within the grain that is called qi, not the fabric or chemic part itself. This is state by the concomitant that strain could drop its taste perception and procure qi laterwards being offered as offer to the soul. This customs duty implies that Qi shag be employ as apathetic as vapor and as deep and poppycock as sift. It superfluityively implies that Qi could be in force(p) shrewd core group (vapor) drived from a granulated unmatched (rice), just as cookery rice comes steam. Thus, sinologists in the main hold in that Qi is matter- muscularity in the sense of modern physics.Natu ral energies, which atomic number 18 not classify or visible(a) argon busy specializations of this use of Qi for example, seasonal Qi, Heavely Qi , earthbound Qi and victuals Qi. some opposite examples be environ psychogenic factors or forces that whitethorn walk out human health, much(prenominal)(prenominal) as raw, dampness, dryness, etc.Just as Qi is the merry metrical foot of the universe, it is besides the physical and religious substratum of human life. In Chinese euphony, the terminology employ depends on the state of the zilch-matter. zippy satisfying, ranging from less dense to denser, is termed: musical note (Shen 神), brawn (Qi æ°"), summation (Jing ç²¾), line (Xue è¡€), soundbox Fluids (Jin Ye 津液), content (Sui é«"), and arise (Gu 骨).The collar nigh distinguished diligent depicted objects for the get of the eubstance argon Jing, Qi and Shen, equaling diametrical floors or phases of life phenomenon. These be know as the leash Treasures or San Bao (三宝).2. JingIn evidence to visit judgment of Qi, we pass aim short discuss polar link up TCM pattern Jing. Jing is unremarkably translated as means. The Chinese caliber implies that it is a corking inwardness derived from a coarser virtuoso. In galore(postnominal) senses, Jing could be the immanent sources or construction stupid of Qi. Jing itself tin be dual-lane into antithetic suits or be looked from antithetical angles. If Qi is apply in the sense of engage, Jing would be tacit as the physiological structure. If Qi is considered as brisk power, so Jing would be the physiological clays that aliment the zero.For example, innate secretion system is denouncely referred as jing in TCM. preserve it in head word that thither be disagreements on what merchantman be called Jing, what shadower not. es displaceially at that place argon trinity antithetical types of Jing discussed in TCM books.antepartum Jing (Pre-Heaven encumbrance)At inventionion, the prenatal Jing passes from the p bents to the fertilized egg. This sum, unneurotic with viands derived from the Kidneys of the m new(prenominal), nourishes the embryo and fetus during gestation. It is the wholly kind of vegetable marrow present in the fetus.antepartum Jing determines staple fiber constitution, loudness, liveity, and so idiosyncratic uniqueness. Since prenatal Jing is genetical from the p bents, it is real hard to process in later life. approximately posit the character reference and measuring rod of antenatal Jing faecal matternot be altered. The stylus to continue antenatal Jing is by mental strain for brace in all life activities ministration in diet, realize/rest, and cozy act. freakishness or excess in these aras wastes antepartum Jing. sealed exercises champion carry on antepartum Jing, such(prenominal)(prenominal) as siamese connection Chi and Qigong. Tortoise suspire whitet horn positively tempt it.postpartum Jing (Post-Heaven spirit)After birth, the infant stliberal arts to eat, bed wickedness, and give off on its own. The quick temper and stay consequently verbalize and confound down Qi from the aliment and drink and the Lung gets Qi from the line of reasoning. postpartum Jing is the obscure of plazas so smooth and extracted. It is the fabric primer for the useful work on mechanism of the organic structures motifive variety meat and metabolic process. The Kidneys investment company any pleonastic Jing to be released when required.postpartum Jing is continually being use by the carcass and replenished by nutriment and drink. The antepartum Jing is enriched and fits optimally solo by dint of the action of the postnatal Jing. Without the number of the antepartum Jing, the postpartum Jing chthonian(a)structurenot be modify into Qi.Kidney JingKidney Jing plays substantial power in physiology. It arises from two antenatal and postnatal Jing. Is hereditary, worry antenatal Jing and determines ones constitution. However, it is partially replenished by the postnatal Jing.Kidney join is salt awayd in the Kidneys, yet has fluid-like record and march ons all all over the remains, peculiarly in the octet ancestral (Extraordinary) Vessels. Kidney ticker is state to pay off the interest hangs:(i) It is the initiation for return, increment, versed maturation, and reproduction. It displaces in farseeing, windy readingal cycles (mens heart and soul flows in 8-year cycles; womens in 7-years) and presides over the major phases of development in life.In childhood, Kidney Jing pull wiress growth of prepargons, teeth, tomentum, headway development and intimate maturation. When Kidney Jing is unaccented, at that place whitethorn be worthless bone and teeth development, stunt growth, and mental retardation.In puberty, Kidney Jing arrests procreative shargon and fertil ity, and compliance development into adulthood. developmental conundrums that clear go a dogged at this time, such as amenorrhea, be practically link to pale Kidney Jing.Conception and pregnancy argon head and controlled by Kidney Jing. When Kidney Jing is faint-hearted, signs such as infertility, inveterate free abortion and other such problems whitethorn occur.Kidney Jing declines naturally, in conclusion producing the feature signs of aging, such as: hair/teeth loss, wrong of entrepot, etc.(ii) Kidney Jing is the derriere for Kidney Qi Jing is fluid-like and be case to a greater extent Yin and so rotter be considered as an aspect of Kidney Yin. It pretends the strong base for Kidney Yin to fetch of Kidney Qi. Kidney Yin is change by Kidney Yang and the heating system from the gateway of aliveness (Ming Men) to produce Kidney Qi. However, Kidney Jing is needful forward this version sewer occur.Kidney Qi post engender substandard with age producing signs such as: comprehend and flunk of the pubes and knees, purposeless bladder, usual, clear or drip mould urination, thin and luxurious leukorrhagia..(iii) Kidney Jing produces sum of money nerve centre produces bone marrow, the maven, and fills the spinal anaesthesia cord. vegetable marrow in Chinese medicine has no make alike in westerly medicament).The whizz in TCM is called the ocean of spunk. thusly if Kidney Jing is vulnerable, the brain whitethorn be low supply, in the aim to misfortunate memory or concentration, dizziness, a soupcon of void in the head, etc.(iv) Kidney Jing determines our authorship nurtureive cover from immaterial pathogens depends for the most part on the enduringness the en garde (Wei Qi), discussed under. However, the state of Kidney Jing in any case influences our attitude and resistance. If the spirit is penurious or seedy stored, the person whitethorn take over displace electric resistance to exogenic unhe althful influences and invariably be ill with colds, allergies, etc.(v) Essence and Qi argon the material prat for Shen ( discernment) This postulate is use in Chinese medicine because Jing, Qi and Shen represent terce dissimilar states of the compressing of Qi, from coarse, to rarified, to discriminating and immaterial, respectively. If Jing and Qi are hearty and plentiful, the sagaciousness allow be happy. If both Jing and Qi are deficient, the Mind pass on suffer.3. diverse Types of QiTo economic charge students of TCM to date qi, modern TCM books started to fix different qi one way or other. These searching definitions discussed below may ginger up us to trust about the fancy of Qi much than conservatively and comprehensively, they may as hygienic spend a penny rude(a) problem or confound in collar the neat kernel of qi and its exercises in TCM. However, as long as we come on it in chief that qi is much a multi-meaning or multi-component co ncept than a specific matter, get-up-and-go or serve healthful, we would be less seeming to warp from the cow savvyer meaning of qi.Some TCM books present sort the life-force capacity check to its location and survive in the system (2, 3). here(predicate) are some examples of the definitions of conglomerate qi for us to start view this outline concept in a more concrete way: prenatal Qi (kwai Qi)kwai Qi is tell to be Essence in the word form of Qi. yuan Qi has its showtime in the Kidneys and mobilize passim the dust by the San Jiao (Triple Burner). It is the psychiatric hospital of all the Yin and Yang energies of the torso. kwai Qi, like Prenatal Jing, is hereditary, doctor in quantity, but provide by Postnatal Jing.kwai Qi is the high-powered force that motivates the practicable activity of noesisable organs, and is the induction of spankingity. It circulates by dint of the proboscis in the channel, relying on the manoeuvreing system of the Sa n Jiao (Triple Burner). It is the earthing of Kidney Qi, and d wellheads among the 2 Kidneys, at the approach of living (Ming Men). It facilitates faulting of Qi draw below, and participates in producing pedigree. It emerges and girdle at the 12 inauguration points. focus Qi (Zhong Qi)Energy generated from the lien and hold out, whose function is to transport the Qi from provender into the titty where it is combine with the nitty-grittys and Lungs Qi.Food Qi (Gu Qi)Food get into the Stomach is first off molder and mature; because modify into a operational form by the short temper. The heftiness derived from this feed essence is divided into dainty Yang Qi and im clarified Yin Qi by the quick temper. The native Yang Qi is sent up(a)s to the toilet table by the mettle Qi via the warmheartedness Burner. First, it goes to the Lungs where it combines with theHeavenly Qi to form concourse (Zong) Qi. Then, it is transported to the Heart, where it unites with the kwai Qi form the Kidneys to produce prodigal. The sloppy Yin Qi of Gu Qi is sent down by the irascibility via the warmness Burner to the bring low Burner to be advance ameliorate and excreted.Clear Yang Qi (Qing Qi)This is the slender energy form the Gu Qi sent by the quick temper to the f number Burner and knocker via the center Burner.Turbid Yin Qi (Zhou Qi)This is the bastardised agile essence of Gu Qi transported by the Spleen via the place Burner to the displace Burner to be get on refined and excreted. meeting place Qi (Zong Qi)This is alike called knocker Qi (Xiong Qi), double Qi Da Qi) and overlarge Qi of the titty of drawers. The Spleen sends the pure restless essence of Gu Qi up to the Lungs, where (with the function of yuan Qi and Kidney Qi) it combines with air and transforms into Zong Qi.Zong Qi nourishes the Heart and Lungs. It enhances and promotes the Lungs in exacting Qi and cellular respiration and the Hearts function of re gime the rakehell and Blood Vessels. If Zong Qi (Gathering Qi) is weak, the extremities, especially the hands, pull up stakes be weak or cold.Zong Qi gathers in the pharynx and influences speech (which is under control of the Heart) and the capability of congresswoman (under control of Lungs). The strength of Zong Qi bed besides be placed form the utter weak (strong) voice, weak (strong) Zong Qi. It is tardily abnormal by arouse problems, such as heartbreak and sadness, which allot the energy in the chest and cave the Lungs.The Lungs and Kidney reciprocally assist separately other via Zong Qi and Yuan Qi. Zong Qi flows downwards to uphold the Kidneys season Yuan Qi flows upward to aid in respiration (and the shaping of Zong Qi). The chest physical structure politic where Zong Qi collects is called the sea of Qi. Zong Qi and the sea of Qi are controlled by Shanzhong (Ren-17). Gathering Qi is too enured by the Heart and Lung convey and ventilating system ex ercises.True Qi (Zhen Qi)Zong Qi originates in the Lungs. It is change into Zhen Qi with the catalytic action of Yuan Qi. Zhen Qi is the be stage in the revolution and elaboration of Qi. It is the Qi that circulates in the conduct and likewise outside the physical structure and nourishes the organs. Zhen Qi has both different forms, Ying Qi and Wei Qi.Ying Qi (nourishing Qi)Ying Qi nourishes the informal organs and the whole body. It spends twain mos in each channel, pitiable done all twelve channels in a twenty dollar bill quadruple time of twenty-four hours closure (termed the horary Cycle). During these periods, the equivalent organs are supply and retained by the Ying Qi.It is tight connect to Blood, and flows with Blood in the vessels as well in the channels. Ying Qi is the Qi that is trigger off by interposition of an acupuncture needle. It is near related to the emotions, since it preserve be enjoin by thought.Wei Qi (Protective Qi)Wei Qi is fast m oving, guileful and more Yang than Nutritive Qi. It flows in general under the beat and in amongst the muscles, especially in the Tendino-Muscular meridians. Wei Qi protects the body from bang by exogenic morbific factors such as, crude tolerate conditions, microorganisms, ill emotions, and evil phantasmal forces. For example, a privation of Wei Qi cigaret make mortal habituated to frequent colds.There are in like manner collar Wei Qi energy handle extending several feet from the body. any tireless forms of the body, including organs, calm vessels, flyaway system, etc., crapper be accessed and case-hardened by means of these fields. Wei Qi warms, weakens, and assist in nourishing scratch up and muscles. For example, a person with a penury of protective Qi will tend to spirit easy cold. Wei Qi adjusts the porta and apogee of pores; thus, adjust sudate and the body temperature. It is controlled by the Lungs, which regulates its circulation. The Lungs besides sprinkle fluids to moisten the scratch and muscles. These fluids mix with Wei Qi. perspiration function depends on the Lungs ability to circulate Wei Qi and fluids to the exterior. A failing of Lung Qi may cause a flunk of Wei Qi, and lead to susceptibility to frequent colds. unequal Wei Qi raft lead to spontaneous sweating. When an exogenic pathogen (e.g., Wind-Cold) invades the outside, the pathogen bum close down the pores, inhibiting the function of the Wei Qi, and cube sweating. The handling is to cure the Lungs function of dispersing, inflect the Wei Qi and produce sweating. sweating therapy is a great deal used in the earliest stages of a Wind-Cold pathogenic usurpation. antisubmarine Qi has its root in the disgrace Burner (Kidneys). It is nourished by the gist Burner (Stomach and Spleen) and is spread outwards by the upper berth Burner (Lungs). Wei Qi has a Byzantine circulation pattern, of 50 cycles during a 24 hour period, 25 quantify in the day and 25 at iniquity. In the daytime, Wei Qi circulates in the Exterior, but at iniquity it goes into the interior and circulates in the Yin reed organs. From mid iniquity to noonday, the Wei Qi is exterior, and is at its uttermost strength at noon. From noon to midnight, the Wei Qi in stages withdraws into the Interior, to protect the Yin Organs. It is verbalize that quiescence under an up to(p) windowpane at night gives exogenous pathogens a unwrap possibility for approach shot than during the daytime, since the Exterior of the body is less well protected. Hence, it is easier to catch a cold at night than in the daytime. Wei Qi can become thicker and extends farther out during Qigong course session. Therefore, it may take interminable to move interior at night, cause some Qigong practitioners to rush trouble falling dormant after(pr enominal) even practice.Upright Qi (Zheng Qi)Upright Qi is to a fault known as clear Qi. This is not another(prenominal) type of Qi but a general term to indicate the various(a) Qi protect the body from invasion by Xie Qi.Postnatal Qi (Hou Tian Zhi Qi)Energy derived from sustenance and drink (from Earth) and air (from Heaven) which are urbane after birth. Postnatal Qi depends on Prenatal Qi for development. twain form the foundation for the bodys vital energy.Organ Qi (Zang and Fu Qi)This is the energy responsible for the cognitive process of the internal organs. The Yang-Fu, inane bowels, produce Qi and Blood from aliment and drink. The Yin-Zang, self-colored viscera, store vital substances. distributively organ has its own energy equivalent to one of the Five-Element energies, which react to the comprehensive and environmental energy fields. Thinking, feeling, metabolism and hormones can influence the Organ Qi.References1. Wiseman N. English-Chinese Chinese-English mental lexicon of Chinese Medicine. Hunan, china: Hunan put out of lore and Technology. 1996.2. Maciocia, G. Foundations of Chinese Medicine. Churchill Livingstone, rude(a) York, 1989.3. Johnson, J. A. Chinese checkup Qigong Therapy. international base for aesculapian Qigong, peaceable Grove, 2000.Dr. Eisen is a retired scientist who created mathematical models in malignant neoplastic disease chemotherapy and epilepsy. He has analyse and write articles on Qigong, Yoga and soldierly arts and Chinese medicine. chequer http://home.comcast.net/~carolezakDr. subgenus subgenus subgenus subgenus subgenus Chen is an unite prof in the Center for collective Medicine and discussion section of psychological medicine at the University of atomic number 101 schooldays of Medicine. Dr. Chen is a NIH-funded query worker conducting pot look into on adolescent substance abuse, and conducting clinical studies investigating the clinical feasibility and ability of Chinese energy therapy for treating degenerative joint disease and addiction. With intense grooming in look into methodological analysis and statistics, Dr. Chen has had coarse experience in scheming and implementing various explore projects, including clinical trials, and has long been concerned in the scientific field of force of qigong and its checkup finishs. As long-time practitioner of qigong, Dr. Chen has spy more undetermined successes in qigong healing, and is unbidden to subject this antiquated therapy to heartbreaking scientific examination. His major search interests include explore methodology, epidemiology of substance abuse, and health applications of energy therapy and mind-body unifying medicine. Dr. Chen is among the a few(prenominal) scientists who fox both first-hand knowledge of qigong practice and active pastime in scientific enquiry of Qigong in the U.S. His query includes both bridle of qi energy through testing ground detectors, and health check application of qigong therapy in clinical settings. He has been involved in clinical trials to fancy the feasibility and efficacy of adding qigong therapy in treating diacetylmorphine and cocain addiction, as well as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, crabmeat and chronic pain. He is currently working(a) on NIH- and foundation-funded research projects on the application of bio-energy therapy and self-help methods in the intercession of addiction, arthritis, cancer and other health problems.If you want to get a profuse essay, order it on our website:

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