1.5 Meridian, Zang Fu Theory and Concluding Remarks

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Del curso dictado por The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

41 calificaciones

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

41 calificaciones

Course Overview: https://youtu.be/L0-cZt1Hw7c Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases. With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. In this course, we explore the basic theories underlying the practice of Chinese Medicine, compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health, and discuss how to restore a healthy condition and understand the pharmacological basis of different types of Chinese tonifying herbs. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - state the important Chinese Medicine literature from 5th century B.C. to 16th century A.D. - describe and interpret basic Chinese Medicine theories - apply the basic Chinese Medicine theories (such as the balance between Yin and Yang and the interaction among organs) to restore a healthy condition - compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health - explain how the balance of Yang/Qi and/or Yin/Blood can be restored by using Chinese tonifying herbs - adapt the Chinese Medicine concepts by reviewing the contemporary researches on pharmacological activities in Chinese tonifying herbs

De la lección

Basic Theories in Chinese Medicine

In the first foundation module, students are going to learn basic theories in Chinese Medicine. Please enjoy a series of animations introducing Chinese Medicine History and different Chinese Medicine Concepts. Prof. Ko explains these concepts further in the lecture videos afterwards.

1.1 Historical Outline on the Development of Chinese Medicine6:10

1.2: Yin Yang Theory6:46

1.3 Five Element Theory5:26

1.4 Qi and Blood6:13

1.5 Meridian, Zang Fu Theory and Concluding Remarks3:41

Conoce a los instructores

Robert Ko
Professor
Division of Life Science

To conclude our discussion on the basic theories in Chinese Medicine,

I will make brief mentions about the Meridian and Zang-Fu theories.

Qi tranvels in energetic pathways called Meridians.

The network of Meridians not only serves as a means for delivering Qi to

all tissues and organs, but also act as a communication network between them.

When a disorder of one organ's Qi develops,

it influences the functioning of

the other organs by disrupting the Meridian network as a whole.

This form the underlying basis of "holisticity" in

Chinese Medicine, as depicted by the Five Element Theory.

Under physiological conditions, Meridians link up

various organs and thereby enable the communication between various parts of the body,

facilitate the flow of Qi and blood and defend the body against invading microorganisms.

With the connection through the Meridians,

disorders can be transmitted from one organ to another.

Under pathological condition, invading microorganisms can move from

the external surface to the interior portions of

the body via the Meridians, favoring the progress of the disease.

"Zang and Fu" refers to all the internal organs in the body.

The Zang Fu Theory describes how the functional status of

various organs can be manifested as external signs and symptoms.

Zang and Fu organs and the essential elements - which are Vital essence,

Qi, Spirit, Blood, and Body fluid constitute the body and vitality.

The structural and functional relationships between external organs such as skin, muscle,

tendon, bone, blood vessel, mouth,

ear, nose, and tongue,

and the internal organs are illustrated.

Now, let's conclude the basic theories in Chinese Medicine theories.

The Yin-Yang and Five Element Theories represent fundamental methods

of reasoning that have given rise to the principles of

Chinese Medicine in theory and practice.

Put simply, Yin-Yang refers to the dynamic aspect of an event,

whereas the Five Element Theory refers to

the immutable inherent property of an object or a substance.

The two theories can relate to one another through the participation of Qi,

the energy that makes things move.

In Chinese Medicine, Qi is closely associated with Blood

which is also indispensable for the expression of activity.

According to Chinese Medicine theory,

following the differentiation of the universe in the Yin and Yang,

the reunion of them generates Qi that flows along Meridians to all Zang Fu organs.

The ensemble of Yin,

Yang and Qi give rise to myriad facets of life.

In practical terms, optimal health involves balance between Yin and Yang elements.

And consequently, a sub-healthy status or disease is seen

as the dominance of Yin over Yang or the contrary, to varying extents.

The restoration of Yin-Yang balance, thus

a normal Qi flow is therefore essential to regaining a healthy status.

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