The interdependence of Yin and Yang

The Theoretical Basis

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• Purpose: Health and Longevity ( 1 2)
• Basis: Life and Life span (4 5 6 7 8 9)
• Concept: Conforming to nature (11 12 13 14)

Zhang JingYue: “The interdependence of Yin and Yang”

Zhang JingYue, a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty, believed that that Yang Qi and Yin essence are rooted in the kidney. Therefore, he advocated that life cultivation should concentrate on enhancing the kidney with simultaneous consideration of Yin and Yang. And he also established a set of tonic prescriptions with the actions of mutual tonification of Yin and Yang which have been handed down up to now. In addition, he also put forward the theory of “Life cultivation in the middle -aged” (which attaches importance to life cultivation in middle-aged people). This has a positive significance for prevention of premature ageing and senile diseases. He died at the age of 77.