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How to maintain the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit?

2026-03-16 04:13:36

Maintenance Guide for the Three Treasures of Jing, Qi and Shen: Overall Structure and Core Points

To maintain the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit, you need to followJing (material basis), Qi (energy movement), Shen (spiritual consciousness)Three aspects of collaborative care. The main content is divided into:Diet to consolidate essence, exercise to regulate Qi, and meditation to nourish the mind, supplemented by regular work and rest and emotional management. The diet focuses on replenishing kidney essence, such as black sesame seeds and wolfberry; exercise focuses on gentle exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin; and calmness is achieved through meditation and reading. The three complement each other. If the essence is sufficient, the qi will be strong, and if the qi is strong, the mind will be stable.

Diet to consolidate essence: lay a solid foundation for life

How to maintain the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit?

FineIt is an innate foundation and can be maintained through dietary supplements and abstinence. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends black foods (such as black beans, mulberries) to nourish kidney essence and avoid excessive consumption (such as staying up late, indulgence).Classic recipeFor example, Liuwei Dihuang Pills (produced by Tongrentang) can assist in conditioning, but you need to follow the doctor's advice. You can drink wolfberry and red date tea or eat yam porridge every day, which is gentle and tonic without causing internal heat.

Exercise to regulate Qi: clear energy channels

angryRelying on smooth meridians, it is recommended to chooseslow motionSuch as playing with five animals and taking a walk to avoid severe gas consumption. Paida the gallbladder meridian (outer thigh) or massage Zusanli point in the morning to promote qi and blood circulation. People with qi deficiency can take an appropriate amount of astragalus (such as Beijing Tongrentang Huangqi Granules) and combine it with deep breathing exercises (abdominal breathing) to gradually improve the efficiency of qi movement.

Calm down the mind: stabilize the inner core

godTo maintain your health, you need to reduce distractions and set aside 10 minutes for meditation every day (refer tomindfulness therapy), or practice calligraphy or drink tea to calm your mind. Stay away from electronic devices before going to bed, and use Zizioren (Yunnan Baiyao Zizioren Capsules) to help you sleep. If you are under long-term stress, you can tryThe word "shh"(Taoist breathing method) relieves depression.

Comprehensive Practice: The Way to Longevity by Integrating the Three Treasures into One

Energy and spirit maintenance needsSystematize: Morning exercises to regulate qi, midday nap to refresh the mind, evening food to strengthen essence. Can be used with traditional Chinese patent medicines such asCompound donkey-hide gelatin slurry (dong'e donkey-hide gelatin)orGuipi Pills (Jiuzhitang), but it needs to be used dialectically. The key ispersevere, avoid rushing for quick results. Quoting the view from the "Huangdi Neijing": "If the spirit is kept within, the disease will always be at ease", emphasizing that the balance of the three is the foundation of health.

Product nameManufacturerMain functions
Liuwei Dihuang PillsTongrentangNourishes yin and nourishes kidney, regulates essence deficiency
Astragalus granulesBeijing TongrentangReplenish qi and raise yang, enhance energy
Suanzaoren CapsulesYunnan BaiyaoSoothe the nerves, aid sleep, and stabilize the mind

Quote sources:

1. "Huangdi Neijing" (Pre-Qin medical classic) - Proposed the theoretical framework of "Essence, Qi and Shen"
2. Zhang Jingyue (medical scientist of the Ming Dynasty) - emphasized in "Jingyue Complete Book" that "Jingyue is the mother of Qi, and Shen is the master of Qi"
3. Modern Application: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine’s “Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health” textbook (2020 edition)

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