以氣調氣論藥性 Regulating Qi w/ Herbal Qi—Essentials of TCM Herbal Treatment Theory
How can we know the variations of body conditions better and more precisely? Once you realize the essence of life through deeper self-contemplation and cultivation, then transformation of both physical and spiritual life will occur. This leads to deeper awareness of the core problems of peoples’ conditions.
2. 修證功夫必須寸步寸心、得寸進尺；隨時保任，丟了再撿，拾後再扔。
The practice of deeper contemplation, cultivation and transformation of life requires steady practice to bring about wholehearted improvement and mindfulness. Yet, isn’t it always the case that we allow ourselves to be forgetful and let our minds wander? When this happens, be aware of this, and, as you become focused again, stay mindful and relaxed.
3.關於運用中醫藥結合修證的一些想法：
Here are some thoughts on the application of TCM in relation to the practice of deeper contemplation, cultivation and transformation of life:
(a). 道家養生〝地元丹”之說－－藉來幫助修行。
The traditional Taoist theory considers herbs to be “the Essence of the Mother Earth” (Di Yuan Dan), which, when taken, can help you with life-cultivating practice.
(b). 中醫藥學說認為，以藥物之偏性調治患病後軀體之偏性（陰陽、表裏、寒熱、虛實）：此身軀之病患，可以用五行世間的物理法則（中醫藥學的防病治病原理原則）而治。機體本具氣化（生命氣機的升、降、出、入）作用,《黃帝內經》曰：〝升降出入，無器不有。〞調氣法則即運用各種藥物的偏性所產生的氣化作用，來針對性地調治機體氣機運動升降出入的失衡。
TCM theory and practice utilizes a particular therapeutic herbal Qi to treat the imbalanced body Qi, which are differentiated into Yin-Yang, Biao-Li, Cold-Hot and Deficiency-Excess conditions.
According to the Yellow Emperor's Canon: “The upwards, downwards, inwards and outwards movements of Qi exist in every organism.” Therefore, when one is in a disease condition, TCM medicine uses the herbal Qi to harmonize and balance the movement of body Qi back to the normal directional momentums.
(c). 一念之間，〝氣〞隨之而往；心念即具心氣，調氣（身軀）可以調心（精神）。故情志疾病（精神相關）可用調氣以治，身軀疢疾依此亦可以療。
That Qi follows the thought (or idea) means every thought is also energized with Qi, so that regulating Qi has the effect of soothing the mind and spirit and creating a more contemplative state. Therefore, not only can physical body disorders and conditions be treated by the Qi-regulating methods, but also mental and emotional ones (spiritually and psychologically related).
(d).〝氣〞之於中藥，則與藥物本質相關：生長環境（地域空間），成長／收成季節（時節氣候），形、色等特性，決定中藥的四氣五味（性質），乃再產生特有的藥物功效（效用），以癒機體的失和。
Therapeutic Qi of the herb is determined by where the herb is planted (space and place), when it is planted and harvested (time and climate), and what forms or shapes and colors it has. These are decisive factors in determining the clinical effects (pharmaceutical effects, so to speak) of the four healing Qi's and five therapeutic tastes of any single herb. Upon the understanding of the above, TCM treats body conditions and disorders with the desired effects from herbal formulas that regulate and vivify the Qi movements to their normal status.
4. 故識藥組方，以能調暢氣機的升降出入，即可以治疾。不論是形質臟器障礙或是精神和機能失調皆可療。然皆需把握以氣調氣（以彼之偏，調我之偏）之原則，亦步亦趨，相協相成，以臻成功。
The most important task in prescribing an herbal medicine formula is to harmonize and regulate the Qi so one can heal both the physical conditions and mental/spiritual disorders. This is the most essential and classical rule to adhere to for anyone who practices TCM.
以上初略體會，尚待在功用之中求證與補充、修正與完善。
Undoubtedly, all of what I have said is very fundamental philosophical thinking compared to those of the great TCM Masters have achieved. But this is what I have learned, gained and developed from cumulative TCM study and clinical practice, and I have found that it requires further testing, verifying and modifying as time goes on.
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