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The Philosophical Thought of Health Preservation in the Lingshu of the Huangdi Neijing

Author(s)

Guo Lixia

Affiliation(s)

No. 3 Fanghuali, Yanlanzhou, Shizhong District, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, China

Abstract

The Lingshu is imbued with implicit knowledge of health preservation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is not merely a technique aimed at dispelling pathogenic factors and curing diseases; fundamentally, it is a genuine life science dedicated to exploring how to prolong life and constantly nurture Qi (vital energy) and vitality. Starting from the foundation of "nurturing the Spirit" and pursuing "Harmony between Human and Nature", this paper aims to elaborate on the path to achieving health preservation.

Keywords

Lingshu; Nurturing the Spirit; Harmony between Human and Nature; Unity of Form and Spirit

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