Practical Interpretation of Qi (Chi)
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Practical Interpretation of Qi (Chi)
The Chinese medical theories are mainly adopted from the works of philosophers, poets, and scholars who were not herbalists. In trying to interpret the theories, most people tend to commingle them with the empirical knowledge of herbs, resulting in confusion and less objectivity. For a review, please see two of my videos: Chinese Herbal Knowledge and Medical Theories. To make the medical theories more useful, I wish to show you a practical way to interpret each of them in separate videos. This method will result in a better theoretical foundation for herbal treatment and disease prevention. It will also enhance the objectivity and practicality of Chinese medicine. Central to the Chinese method of treatment and prevention is the concept of Qi (Chi). Without Qi, nothing lives and there will be no need for treatment or prevention. The word Qi "氣" means "air", and much more. When you think about air, many other things come to mind regarding your physical and mental wellbeing. What do we mean by Qi? • Qi is invisible and mobile. It does not have a form and exists everywhere. • Qi is part of nature, an energy force that is powerful, good, and healing. • Qi is the medium where all living things sustain and maintain balance. • Qi is present in all living things. When Qi leaves, life will end. When Qi is blocked, illness will occur. • Qi has a spiritual component too. It's about justice, fairness, honor, and conscience as presented in the well-known Chinese poem 正氣歌. • Qi can only be felt, harnessed, or enhanced. How? By means of healthy food, exercise, medicinal herbs, and last but not least, good deeds. • For every person, Qi is always there if you want to benefit from it. Everyday examples of the presence of Qi: • Sunlight, air, night/day and seasonal changes, cosmic phenomena. • Forces of nature such as wind, waves, thunder, lightning, earthquake. • The power and adaptability of all living things to survive. • Immunity from disease and fertility to reproduce in all living things. • The prospects of individual empowerment and improvement. • Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu are exercises aiming to harness and enhance the Qi in the body. Please go to www.herbsandtea.com for further information. Raw herbs and herbal capsules can be tailor-made for your conditions.
YouTube | April 28, 2008
