The Three Treasures of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Wisdom and Practice of Jing, Qi, and Shen

Three treasures of traditional Chinese medicine——Essence, Qi, Shen, is the core theory of traditional medicine and runs through the entire process of health management.FineRefers to the material basis of life,angryFor energy power,godDominate spiritual activities, the three complement each other. This article will systematically introduce how to achieve the balance of the three treasures through diet, exercise, and emotional regulation, from conceptual analysis, conditioning methods to modern applications, and lists representative health products for reference.

1. Essence: maintenance of the root of life
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "jing" includes innate jing (genetic endowment) and acquired jing (water and grain essence), which are stored in the kidneys. It is common among modern people to engage in energy-consuming behaviors such as staying up late and overworking, which can be treated in the following ways:
1.Food supplement: Black sesame, wolfberry, yam, etc. nourish kidney essence
2.Work and rest: Falling asleep before Hai hour (21-23 o'clock) helps the kidneys store essence.
3.Kung Fu: Baduanjin "climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist" action
Representative products such asTongrentang Liuwei Dihuang Pills(From the "Pediatric Medicine Zhijue" of the Song Dynasty), suitable for kidney yin deficiency.

2. Qi: Balance of the energy system
The movement of Qi is reflected in the functions and resistance of the organs, and the key to regulating Qi lies in "opening". Recommended method:
1.breathing method: Abdominal breathing enhances Zongqi
2.acupressure: Press Zusanli and Qihai points for 3 minutes every day
3.principles of movement: Tai Chi's gentle movement of "guiding qi with mind"
Such asBeijing University of Chinese MedicineThe "Yiqi Tongluo Patch" developed by the company combines mugwort and magnetic therapy technology to help improve Qi deficiency.

3. God: The Art of Emotional Regulation
"Those who gain the spirit will prosper, and those who lose the spirit will perish" ("Huangdi Neijing"). To nourish the spirit, you need to pay attention to:
1.Emotional management: Moderate emotions and avoid ecstasy and rage
2.meditation training: Sit quietly for 15 minutes every day to calm the mind and calm the mind
3.environment creation: Use agarwood, chrysanthemum and other aromas to refresh your mind
ReferenceWell-known Yuan'an Gong Niuhuang Pills(prescription from the febrile disease school in the Qing Dynasty), suitable for first aid scenarios of high fever and coma.

Modern fusion of the Three Treasures of Health
Contemporary Chinese medicine advocates "three treasures for simultaneous treatment", such as: morning exercises to regulate qi (Tai Chi), a midday nap to refresh the mind, and dinner tonifying kidney essence (black ingredients). The following table lists some related products:

Quote sources:
1. "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" Suwen Chapter (medical classics from the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty)
2. The theory of essence, energy and spirit in Zhang Zhongjing’s "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber"
3. For modern applications, please refer to the 2022 health care special report of "China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine"