Root and Manifestation by differentiating Constitution -
<p>When planning a treatment, besides considering the Root and the Manifestation, one must also <br />take into account the constitution of a person. <br />
<br />
ESSENCE-QI-MIND <br />
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By constitution we mean the fundamental physical and mental make-up of an individual. According <br />
to Chinese Medicine, the constitution is made up of three factors, i.e. Essence, QI and Mind (in <br />
Chinese Jing-Qi-Shen). <br />
Of these three elements, Essence is the foundation for the other two. If the inherited Essence is <br />
strong, this will constitute a basis for a healthy life from the physical and mental point of view. <br />
Obviously this does not mean a completely disease-free life as many other causes of disease can <br />
undermine a person's health, but it does mean that the person will have a strong resistance to <br />
disease. <br />
<br />
Essence, QI and Mind are called in Chinese the 'Three Treasures' (San Bao). Health, strength, <br />
vitality, happiness, willpower, mental stability and clarity, all depend on a good supply of these <br />
three vital substances and their harmonious interaction. <br />
<br />
Essence is related to the Kidneys, QI to the Lungs and Mind to the Heart. <br />
<br />
These three substances also represent three different states of 'rarefaction', Essence, being the <br />
coarsest and densest constituent, is the foundation. QI is the refined energy that nourishes the <br />
body and mind, and the Mind is the most refined and immaterial of the three substances. Thus the <br />
three Treasures represent an interaction between two poles of matter and energy, substantial and <br />
non-substantial, physical and mental, which is typical of Chinese Medicine and philosophy. <br />
The interaction of Essence and QI determines the state of the Mind: if Essence and QI are strong, <br />
the Mind will be healthy and if the Essence and QI are weak, the Mind will suffer. <br />
The state of the Essence gives an indication of the congenital, hereditary QI and the inherited <br />
constitution, while the state of QI gives an indication of the acquired QI. The two together determine <br />
the state of the Mind. <br />
<br />
<br />
The state of the Essence can be gauged by the general vitality, symptomatology, pulse and <br />
eyes. <br />
Vitality and resistance to disease is indicative of a strong Essence. If this is weak, a person may <br />
feel extremely tired and lethargic and be prone to attacks of exterior pathogenic factors. <br />
Essence generates bones and nourishes the brain, so that when it is strong, the bones develop <br />
normally and do not degenerate too rapidly with age. In addition, the mental faculties are clear and <br />
memory good. If Essence is weak, there may be poor bone development in children, or early bone <br />
degeneration in adults, poor mental development in children or poor memory and loss of hair or <br />
premature greying of the hair in adults. The so-called Leather pulse (a pulse that feels stretched <br />
like a drum on the superficial level and empty on the deep level) is indicative of a deficient Essence. <br />
In some cases, a very Deep pulse which is nearly non-existent on both Rear positions also <br />
indicates a deficiency of Essence. <br />
The state of the Essence is also reflected in the eyes: eyes with 'glitter' show a good state of the <br />
Essence and Mind, while eyes which are dull and opaque show a depleted state of the Essence <br />
and a Mind disturbed by deep emotional problems. <br />
<br />
The state of QI can of course be gauged by normal Chinese diagnosis based on the <br />
symptomatology and observation particularly of the tongue and palpation of the pulse. <br />
<br />
The state of the Mind is primarily a result of the interaction of Essence and QI, and is also reflected <br />
in the eyes in the way mentioned above. The state of the Mind is also reflected in the Heart pulse: <br />
if the Mind is strong the Heart pulse is strong but not overflowing. If the Mind is weak, the Heart <br />
pulse may be very deep and 'without wave', i.e. it gives the impression of not flowing smoothly up <br />
towards the wrist. On the other hand, if the Mind is disturbed, and the person has mental problems, <br />
the Heart pulse may be full, hard and overflowing. <br />
<br />
Chinese language shows how these concepts are rooted in Chinese culture. <br />
The word 'JING-SHEN' (i.e. Essence-Mind) means 'mind' or 'consciousness', showing the <br />
interaction and integration of body and mind typical of Chinese philosophy. 'JING-SHEN' can also <br />
mean 'vigour', 'vitality', 'drive', all qualities which are present when both Essence and Mind are <br />
healthy and strong.</p> <p>It's a good understanding for the root and manifestation. <br />
It may be also translated as primary and secondary. <br />
Constitution is the very primary root! <br />
<br />
As the Jing-Shen is concerned, in Chinese language, it also means spirit, energiticness, or even mood. <br />
<br />
Hehe, Quite a extension of meaning. <br />
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<br />
When planning a treatment, besides considering the Root and the Manifestation, one must also <br />
take into account the constitution of a person. <br />
<br />
ESSENCE-QI-MIND <br />
<br />
By constitution we mean the fundamental physical and mental make-up of an individual. According <br />
to Chinese Medicine, the constitution is made up of three factors, i.e. Essence, QI and Mind (in <br />
Chinese Jing-Qi-Shen). <br />
Of these three elements, Essence is the foundation for the other two. If the inherited Essence is <br />
strong, this will constitute a basis for a healthy life from the physical and mental point of view. <br />
Obviously this does not mean a completely disease-free life as many other causes of disease can <br />
undermine a person's health, but it does mean that the person will have a strong resistance to <br />
disease. <br />
<br />
Essence, QI and Mind are called in Chinese the 'Three Treasures' (San Bao). Health, strength, <br />
vitality, happiness, willpower, mental stability and clarity, all depend on a good supply of these <br />
three vital substances and their harmonious interaction. <br />
<br />
Essence is related to the Kidneys, QI to the Lungs and Mind to the Heart. <br />
<br />
These three substances also represent three different states of 'rarefaction', Essence, being the <br />
coarsest and densest constituent, is the foundation. QI is the refined energy that nourishes the <br />
body and mind, and the Mind is the most refined and immaterial of the three substances. Thus the <br />
three Treasures represent an interaction between two poles of matter and energy, substantial and <br />
non-substantial, physical and mental, which is typical of Chinese Medicine and philosophy. <br />
The interaction of Essence and QI determines the state of the Mind: if Essence and QI are strong, <br />
the Mind will be healthy and if the Essence and QI are weak, the Mind will suffer. <br />
The state of the Essence gives an indication of the congenital, hereditary QI and the inherited <br />
constitution, while the state of QI gives an indication of the acquired QI. The two together determine <br />
the state of the Mind. <br />
<br />
<br />
The state of the Essence can be gauged by the general vitality, symptomatology, pulse and <br />
eyes. <br />
Vitality and resistance to disease is indicative of a strong Essence. If this is weak, a person may <br />
feel extremely tired and lethargic and be prone to attacks of exterior pathogenic factors. <br />
Essence generates bones and nourishes the brain, so that when it is strong, the bones develop <br />
normally and do not degenerate too rapidly with age. In addition, the mental faculties are clear and <br />
memory good. If Essence is weak, there may be poor bone development in children, or early bone <br />
degeneration in adults, poor mental development in children or poor memory and loss of hair or <br />
premature greying of the hair in adults. The so-called Leather pulse (a pulse that feels stretched <br />
like a drum on the superficial level and empty on the deep level) is indicative of a deficient Essence. <br />
In some cases, a very Deep pulse which is nearly non-existent on both Rear positions also <br />
indicates a deficiency of Essence. <br />
The state of the Essence is also reflected in the eyes: eyes with 'glitter' show a good state of the <br />
Essence and Mind, while eyes which are dull and opaque show a depleted state of the Essence <br />
and a Mind disturbed by deep emotional problems. <br />
<br />
The state of QI can of course be gauged by normal Chinese diagnosis based on the <br />
symptomatology and observation particularly of the tongue and palpation of the pulse. <br />
<br />
The state of the Mind is primarily a result of the interaction of Essence and QI, and is also reflected <br />
in the eyes in the way mentioned above. The state of the Mind is also reflected in the Heart pulse: <br />
if the Mind is strong the Heart pulse is strong but not overflowing. If the Mind is weak, the Heart <br />
pulse may be very deep and 'without wave', i.e. it gives the impression of not flowing smoothly up <br />
towards the wrist. On the other hand, if the Mind is disturbed, and the person has mental problems, <br />
the Heart pulse may be full, hard and overflowing. <br />
<br />
Chinese language shows how these concepts are rooted in Chinese culture. <br />
The word 'JING-SHEN' (i.e. Essence-Mind) means 'mind' or 'consciousness', showing the <br />
interaction and integration of body and mind typical of Chinese philosophy. 'JING-SHEN' can also <br />
mean 'vigour', 'vitality', 'drive', all qualities which are present when both Essence and Mind are <br />
healthy and strong.</p>
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