Research On The Origin And Application Of Yang Yang Theory In Huangdi Neijing

Purpose:There is a purpose to improve the theory of yang-qi application in TCM by means of tracing the origin of yang-nourishing thought in Huangdi Neijing(referred to as Neijing),the theoretical system of yang-nourishing thought in Neijing,as well as the application and innovation of the theory of yang-qi by later doctors.Method: Based on the 2012 edition of Neijing published by people's health publishing house,this dissertation makes a comprehensive use of the interdisciplinary approach and application of combining philology and theory.I search the scriptures related to yang-qi manually,collect and sort them out comprehensively and analyze them by combining the opinions of scholars of the previous dynasties.Content: 1.To analyze the natural climate of central region in China and the cultural origin of sun worship before the completion of Neijing.2.To explore the role of agricultural production in promoting social development and transformation in pre-Qin period.3.To collect the theories of yang-qi various schools and their influences on yang-worship culture.4.To explore the main role of yang-qi and relationship between yin and yang.5.To analyze the physiological function and pathological changes of yang-qi in Neijing.6.To summarize the principles,methods and application of yang-qi in Neijing.7.To discuss the inheritance and innovation of yang-nourishing in Neijing.Conclusion: 1.The thought of yang-nourishing in Neijing is actually rooted in the ancient Chinese agriculture civilization and philosophy.Due to agricultural production demand for sunshine and climate,the culture with worship of sun,male reproduction and noble yang and humble yin seen as a core was formed.All of them laid a theoretical foundation for the thought of yang worship in Neijing.2.Yang-qi is emphasized with aspects of life activities in human body by Neijing.Yang-qi of Neijing originates from “Essence theory” and “Qi monism”.It is thought by Neijing that yang-qi is yang's part of qi.Yang-qi,according to its own rhythm,moves up and down every moments.Yang-qi plays its role in human body.3.Neijing sets up a comprehensive mechanism that includes the physiology,movement and function of yang-qi as well as its pathology,therapies and maintenance.Physiologically and pathologically,Neijing discusses importance of yang qi,thus it comes up with texts on ensuring yang qi to play its physiological functions,including yang-nourishing thoughts according to the harmony between nature and man,yang cultivation principle and other specific ways to regulate yang qi.All of the mentioned above grant application to yang-qi.4.Later generations of doctors develop Yang qi regulation from internal treatment and external treatment,which enriches the treatment system of TCM.In addition,moxibustion method and Yang-nourishing prescriptions are recommended clinically by later doctors.