Open the Door to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Author: Li Yangbo Liu Lihong
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: If viewed from the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the theory of the Five Elements and Six Qi (Wuyunliuqi) belongs to the peak period of TCM, representing the high, refined, and cutting-edge aspects of this field. — Liu Lihong
After studying under my master for several years, I have gained a solid confidence in traditional culture and medicine from him. I believe this book will offer the same to its readers. — Liu Lihong
My indelible passion for TCM was ignited by my master, Li Yangbo. This passion ultimately allowed me to truly resolve my doubts about the classical theories of TCM and traditional Chinese culture. It is a very fortunate thing in my life. — Tang Nong
In the field of TCM and traditional Chinese culture, the philosophical significance and practical value of the He Tu Luo Shu and the Five Elements and Six Qi model cannot be overstated. — Liu Fang
This Introduction to the Theory of the Five Elements and Six Qi is divided into two parts. The first part is the main text, which is compiled based on five consecutive nights of lectures given by my master at Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The second part is the appendix. Appendix I is a summary of the Five Elements and Six Qi theory based on the "Seven Treatises on the Five Elements and Six Qi," which extracts the "constant" content from these treatises for easy reference. The phase patterns listed in the summary were all introduced by my master during the lectures. Appendix II is a selection of excerpts from some of my master’s letters, which reveal his life’s aspirations, academic attitude, scope of study, and depth of thought. Therefore, we believe this Introduction is not only an introduction to the theory of the Five Elements and Six Qi but also an introduction to the entire field of TCM, as well as an introduction to traditional Chinese culture. My master’s aspiration was to establish a universal foundational discipline within the framework of traditional culture, akin to modern mathematics—Yin-Yang Mathematical Theory. Although life is unpredictable, my master was unable to fulfill his wish. However, through his teachings and the intellectual sparks conveyed in his letters, we may yet find some inspiration and guidance. As for the depth of my master’s knowledge and the level of his cultivation, that is something the readers must judge for themselves.