Core Concept of 'Qi Intersection' (Qi Jiao)
'Qi Jiao' refers to the intersection where the Qi of Heaven descends and the Qi of Earth ascends. All living beings exist within this layer of interaction. Therefore, anomalies in celestial trajectories (like Jupiter and Mars) and natural climates directly resonate with and reflect upon the micro-operations of the human body. This embodies the ancient philosophy of 'Unity of Heaven and Humanity'.
Five Elements: Organs and Pathological Locations
| Element | Organ | Internal 病内 | External 病外 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Liver | Axilla (Armpit) | Joints |
| Fire | Chest | Heart | Meridians |
| Earth | Spleen | Heart & Abdomen | Muscles & Limbs |
| Metal | Lung | Chest & Upper Back | Skin & Hair |
| Water | Kidney | Lumbar & Marrow | Knees & Calves |
Effects of Excess and Deficiency of Five Movements
| Element | Qi Status | Effects / Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
|
Wood Corresponds to: Jupiter |
多 Fa Sheng (Generation) | Abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, irritability, dizziness |
| 少 Wei He (Yielding) | Chest pain, abdominal pain | |
|
Fire Corresponds to: Mars |
多 He Xi (Blazing) | Heat in upper back, coughing/wheezing, dry throat |
| 少 Fu Ming (Hidden Light) | Heart pain, rib/flank pain | |
|
Earth Corresponds to: Saturn |
多 Dun Fu (Mound) | Abdominal pain, muscle atrophy |
| 少 Bei Jian (Lowly) | Abdominal pain, indigestion, irritability, muscle soreness | |
|
Metal Corresponds to: Venus |
多 Jian Cheng (Solid) | Abdominal pain, eye/ear pain, upper back pain, chest pain |
| 少 Cong Ge (Yielding) | Upper back pain, runny nose | |
|
Water Corresponds to: Mercury |
多 Liu Yan (Overflow) | Heart pain, body heat, restlessness |
| 少 He Liu (Drying) | Ascites (fluid retention), depression, lower back/thigh pain |
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Academic Note: The original classical text contains highly context-dependent metaphysical terminology. It is preserved only in the Chinese versions to maintain linguistic accuracy.