Lingshu
Lingshu, also known as the Spiritual Pivot, is one of the three foundational texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a part of the Huangdi Neijing, an ancient Chinese medical text that has been treated as the fundamental doctrinal source for Chinese medicine for more than two millennia. The Lingshu discusses the theory of acupuncture and provides a detailed account of the meridian system.
History[edit | edit source]
The Lingshu is believed to have been written in the late Warring States period (475–221 BC) and early Han dynasty (202 BC–220 AD). It is traditionally attributed to Huangdi, the Yellow Emperor, and his physician Qibo. However, the text was likely compiled over a long period by many authors.
Content[edit | edit source]
The Lingshu consists of 81 chapters. It covers a wide range of topics, including Yin and yang, the Five Phases, the organs and their functions, the causes of disease, the nature of health and disease, the types and functions of Qi, the role of the spirit, and the principles of treatment.
Influence[edit | edit source]
The Lingshu has had a profound influence on the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is still widely read and studied in China and is considered a classic of medical literature.
See also[edit | edit source]
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