The Theoretical Basis |
Adaptation to seasons Seasonal variations influence the human body greatly. In spring and summer, Yang Qi release and Qi and blood easily tend to reach the surface. Therefore, the skin is loosened and sweat comes out. In autumn and winter, Yang Qi turns constricted and stored. At this time, Qi and blood tend to reach the interior, thus, it manifests as tight skin, scanty sweat and profuse urine. Because of the above points, there exists the theory of “nourishing Yang in spring and summer and Yin in autumn and winter.” Seasonal changes should also be taken into account in modifying drugs to achieve better effects during rehabilitation.
Seasons have direct influences on the five zang or gans and six fu organs. Relative excess of qi and blood may occur in different viscera, meridians and collaterals in different season. For example, “relative excess of qi and blood exists in the heart in summer”; “relative excess of qi and blood exists in the lung in autumn” and “relative excess of qi and blood exists in the kidney in winter”. Reasonable application of this principle may get twice the result with half the effort in life cultivation or rehabilitation. This principle can also be applied in selecting acupoints according to the syndrome differentiation in acumox and massage.
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