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Qi
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Definition of 'Qi'The vital life force in the body, supposedly able to be regulated by acupuncture. It corresponds roughly to the Greek pneuma, the Latin spiritus, and the ancient Indian prana. The concept of life-breath or vital energy was formulated as an indication of the awareness of man, originally directed externally toward nature or society but later turned inward to the self or life within. (From Comparison between Concepts of Life-Breath in East and West, 15th International Symposium on the Comparative History of Medicine - East and West, August 26-September 3, 1990, Shizuoka, Japan, pp. ix-x) |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
[Four seasons acupuncture and Five Shu Points]
29 Sep 2009 
The method of four seasons acupuncture was initially recorded in the Internal Classic. It has the important meaning for understanding the contents of acupoints, especially the Five Shu Points. Its original meaning is that the place of acupuncture is ... Read more...
29 Sep 2009 The present paper introduces the composition and clinical application of "Promoting qi Activating Blood Prescription" handed down from the great-great-grandfather of the author, which can promote flow of qi and blood circulation. The prescription is ... Read more...
Bioelectromagnetic and subtle energy medicine: the interface between mind and matter.
30 Jul 2009 The concept of a "life energy" can be found in many cultures in the present time, as well as in past eras reaching back to the ancients. Variously called qi (chi), ki, the "four humors,"prana, "archaeus,""cosmic aether,""universal fluid,""animal ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Qi'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- [Four seasons acupuncture and Five Shu Points] 29 Sep 2009
- [Application of hereditary "Promoting qi activating blood prescription" in clinical acupuncture and moxibustion] 29 Sep 2009
- Bioelectromagnetic and subtle energy medicine: the interface between mind and matter. 30 Jul 2009
- Relationship between various Chinese medicine types and T-cell subsets in patients with ulcerative colitis. 30 Jun 2009
- Study on the relationship between blood stasis syndrome and clinical pathology in 227 patients with primary glomerular disease. 30 Jun 2009
- A complementary method for detecting qi vacuity.
6 May 2009 - Effects of external qi of qigong with opposing intentions on proliferation of Escherichia coli. 29 Apr 2009
- [Brief analysis on Tang Zong-hai's view about qi transformation in channels ] 29 Apr 2009
- [Study on the biofeedback effect and significance of getting qi in acupuncture] 29 Apr 2009
- Discussion on certain issues of the diagnosis and treatment of functional constipation.
27 Apr 2009 - Foundation and clinical research on the effect of traditional Chinese herbs on gastrointestinal motility. 27 Apr 2009
- [On structure characteristics and mechanisms of channels and collaterals] 30 Mar 2009
- Effect of Chinese drugs for supplementing Qi, nourishing Yin and activating blood circulation on myocardial perfusion in patients with acute myocardial infarction after revascularization. 5 Mar 2009
- Chinese culture and dental behaviour: some observations from Wellington. 27 Feb 2009
- [Chinese drugs for supplementing Qi and activating blood circulation in preventing deep venous thrombosis after big operations in orthopaedics and traumatology] 27 Feb 2009
- The qi-regulating massotherapy for treatment of tonic headache in 150 cases. 27 Feb 2009
- Acupuncture stimulation improves balance function in stroke patients: a single-blinded controlled, randomized study. 30 Dec 2008
- An analytical review of the Chinese literature on Qigong therapy for diabetes mellitus. 30 Dec 2008
- New exploration and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. 30 Dec 2008
- [Differentiation and analysis on "keeping vitality"] 30 Dec 2008
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Technical information about 'Qi'
Definition: The vital life force in the body, supposedly able to be regulated by acupuncture. It corresponds roughly to the Greek pneuma, the Latin spiritus, and the ancient Indian prana. The concept of life-breath or vital energy was formulated as an indication of the awareness of man, originally directed externally toward nature or society but later turned inward to the self or life within. (From Comparison between Concepts of Life-Breath in East and West, 15th International Symposium on the Comparative History of Medicine - East and West, August 26-September 3, 1990, Shizuoka, Japan, pp. ix-x)
Descriptor UI: D019413
Alternative terms: Qi; Vital Energy (Philosophy); Energies, Vital (Philosophy); Energy, Vital (Philosophy); Life-Breath (Philosophy); Life Breath (Philosophy); Ch'i;
Related Mesh Headings: Yin-Yang; Yin Deficiency; Yang Deficiency;
Allowable Qualifiers: history;
Tree Number: I01.076.201.450.654.660.520.300; K01.752.730;
History Note: 2002(1997)
Technical Notes: Qi defic goes here