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08 Longevity and the Spleen-Stomach Subsystem Our great master Huang Yuanyu died young at the age of fifty-six. In his youth, he took medicine to treat an eye disease, which seriously damaged his spleen and stomach. Despite becoming a great medical scientist later in life, he was unable to heal this damage. As a renownedContinueContinue reading “Revitalizing the Spleen-Stomach subsystem”

06 Case Study: The Death of Huang Yuanyu Stomach health is crucial to our overall well-being. In this section, we will explore case studies that highlight its significance and learn how to treat the spleen-stomach subsystem for optimal health. When Huang Yuanyu was young, he was asked to take the wrong medicine for an eyeContinueContinue reading “Revitalizing the Spleen-Stomach System”

04 When to Revitalize the Spleen-Stomach Subsystem As practitioners of life cultivation, we know that each season has its health revitalization focus. In spring, we focus on the liver; in summer, the heart; in autumn, the lungs; and in winter, the kidneys. But when should we focus on the pi-wei (spleen-stomach) subsystem? According to theContinueContinue reading “Revitalize your Health 02”

Revitalizing the Spleen-Stomach System 01 Introduction In Huang Yuanyu’s theory, the pi-earth (spleen) and wei-earth (stomach) are the most crucial subsystems of the wuzang (five internal organs). Regardless of the disease being treated, the pi-earth and wei-earth must be revitalized. When diagnosing a disease, a patient’s eating habits are a significant indicator for the herbalContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health”

The Key to Overall Health: Nurturing Your Stomach 01 Introduction Human birth, aging, illness, and death are all governed by the natural operation of yuanqi. The five internal organs not only correspond to the five elements but also to the four seasons. Huang Yuanyu, a master herbal practitioner, proposed a unique theory of the yuanqiContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 23”

Harnessing Wuxing Theory for Optimal Health Introduction Huang Yuanyu’s wuxing diagram likens the human body’s yuanqi to a wheel, with the spleen and stomach as the hub (middle axle) and the other four organs occupying four positions, operating in a regular pattern. From this diagram, Huang Yuanyu derived numerous health care suggestions. This article willContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 22”

The Interplay of Wuxing and Wuzang: Understanding Yuanqi and Traditional Herbal Medicine 01 Relationship Between Wuzang and Yuanqi What is the relationship between the five internal organs and yuanqi? In traditional herbal medicine, the five internal organs form a comprehensive system that encompasses a wide range of body functions. This system includes not only visibleContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 21”

Wuxing and Internal Organs Introduction Yin-yang and wuxing are classification methods used by ancient Chinese to explain the universe. Contrary to popular belief, they are not as mysterious as they seem. To make these concepts easier to understand, we use examples like the circulation of water in nature and directions on Earth. So, what isContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 20”

The Concept of Wuxing Introduction In Huang Yuanyu’s theory, the movement of human yuanqi is cyclical. Yuanqi rises, reaches its peak, and then descends. The rising movement is designated as yang, and the falling movement is designated as yin. After understanding yin and yang, it is time to study wuxing (five elements). Wuxing is aContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 19”

Application of the Theory of Yin-Yang Introduction to Yuanqi Circle The two most fundamental concepts in traditional herbal medicine are yuanqi and yin-yang. Yuanqi is the foundation of human life. In traditional herbal medicine, the state of one’s health is closely related to yuanqi. Yuanqi circulates within our bodies, forming what is known as theContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Health: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 18”