Yin-Yang

Remarks on the notions of yin-yang and wuxing, followed by notes on some early alchemists, the Zhouyi cantong qi, and the Baopu zi neipian... 

Barker N, Morin PJ, Clevers H (2000) The Yin-Yang of TCElbeta-catenin signaling. Adv Cancer Res 77 1-24... 

Eurther refinement of this basic understanding followed. Eirst of aU, ACE inhibitors not only block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II they also block the breakdown of bradykinin. Kinins are vasodilators and serve as part of the yin-yang of the vas-... 

The purpose of treatment is not only to eliminate pathogenic factors, but also to strengthen the body s resistance, to maintain and improve the physical condition and constitution, to harmonize the Yin, Yang, Qi and blood, to re-establish the balance of the body, and to achieve a healthy mind and body. For example, to treat a bacterial infection, which often infers a damp-heat syndrome in TCM differentiation, the aim of treatment is not to kill the bacteria, but to eliminate damp-heat, promote the function of the Spleen and fortify the body s resistance, thereby restoring health. 

The Kidney plays a key role in the body because the Yin, Yang, Qi and essence of the Kidney are the principal substances of life, and the Kidney determines the constitution and vitality of each individual. Moreover, the Yin, Yang, Qi and essence of the Kidney are the origin of the Yin, Yang, Qi and essence of the other organs, so the condition of the Kidney determines the condition of the whole body. 

The syndrome of Yang collapse is caused by serious disturbance of the balance among Yin, Yang, Qi and blood under the influence of pathogenic factors. 

Ji Tian (IVIorindae radix) and Yin Yang Huo (Fpimedii herba)... 

Ji Tian and Yin Yang Huo are warm, sweet and pungent, and enter the Kidney meridian. They can... 

Third, the combinations of herbs and ratios of dosages are arranged in a thoughtful way to avoid a dilemma in treatment. This is seen particularly in the use of sweet herbs as the center of balance. In this way, the Yin, Yang,... 

The interaction between Yin and Yang is shown in the existence of Kidney-Qi Figure 5.5 Relationship between Yin, Yang, Qi and essence of the Kidney. 

Since these aromatic substances strongly stimulate the Yin, Yang, Qi and blood, they may scatter and weaken the Qi. Thus they should be applied only for a short period of time. After patients are revived from coma, treatment should be given according to the differentiation of the current syndrome. Caution in pregnancy and bleeding conditions ... 

Yi Tang and Gan Cao are sweet and neutral. They enter the Spleen meridian. They are often used as chief in formulas to treat general weakness of Yin, Yang, Qi and blood of all the internal organs. 

The oriental Yin-Yang symbol emerged on the horizon of my consciousness. During this period of reverie, I felt as if I were slowly diving into the center of the Yin-Yang. Once... 

Fig. 2a and b. Magnetic mirror confinement systems a magnetic mirror b Yin-Yang Coils, minimum B magnetic mirror... 

Religious symbols cross, yin yang, Star of David, etc. 34... 

Figure 2-12. Contour of yin yang and two fish on a Taiwanese stamp.

Not only a symmetry plane but also other symmetry elements may serve as antisymmetry elements. We have already seen the contour of the oriental symbol Yin/Yang representing twofold rotational... 

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