Chapter 519: Chapter 221: The Profound Depth of Traditional Chinese Medicine, This Is Only the Beginning (Part 2)

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have shown an expression like that of a student.

Lu Xuan turned his head, looking at Zhang Guangli with surprise, his eyes carrying a strange color. He didn’t expect Zhang Guangli to ask him these questions and still use a student’s expression towards a teacher.

The respect and anticipation on his face were unmistakable.

"If it’s inconvenient, then... forget it!" Seeing Lu Xuan not speaking and instead looking at him with a surprised expression, Zhang Guangli thought Lu Xuan was unwilling to talk about himself.

But on second thought, the things he asked were absolutely confidential to anyone, not related by blood, naturally unwilling to say more.

But apparently, he was wrong.

Lu Xuan snapped back to reality and quickly said, "Dean Zhang, you must be joking. I have nothing inconvenient to say, it’s just... well, forget it, since Dean Zhang has asked, I naturally will speak without reservation."

After he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and said, "Let me talk about the basics: kidneys, one on each side, located on either side of the lumbar spine.

The ’Suwen·Pulse Essentials’ states: ’The waist is the house of the kidneys.’

The main physiological functions of the kidneys are to store essence, control water, and receive Qi. The kidneys store the innate essence, are in charge of reproduction, and are the origin of human life, hence they are called the ’foundation of innate nature.’

I believe, even without me saying, Dean Zhang already knows this."

Zhang Guangli did not speak but nodded.

These basic things, basically anyone studying Traditional Chinese Medicine will know a little. Even if they don’t understand the underlying principles, they can still recite them fluently, and he’s the same.

Moreover, his father was a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, so he has been exposed to these things since he was young. The more you learn, the more you naturally remember.

Lu Xuan was not surprised that Zhang Guangli knew this. If he didn’t know this as the dean of a County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lu Xuan would doubt how he became the dean.

Lu Xuan smiled slightly, nodded towards Zhang Guangli, and continued, "The essence of the kidneys is precious and stored, hence the kidneys are called the ’root of sealing and storing.’ The essence transforms into kidney Qi, which contains Yin and Yang. Kidney Yin and kidney Yang can assist and coordinate the Yin and Yang of the body’s organs, hence the kidneys are also called the ’foundation of the Yin and Yang of the five organs.’ The physiological characteristics of the kidneys are to govern and reside in the place and promote the rising of kidney Qi.

The kidneys in the body are associated with the bones, generate marrow, communicate with the brain, their brilliance is in the hair, manifest in the ears and two Yin, govern fear in spirit, and saliva in fluid. The kidneys and bladder are interconnected through the foot Shaoyin kidney meridian and the foot Taiyang bladder meridian, forming an internal-external relationship. The kidneys in the five elements belong to water, from Yin within Yin, corresponding to the winter Qi in nature.

If there is a problem with the kidneys, naturally, the body will not be healthy, and various diseases may occur.

The kidneys control the storage of essence, referring to the kidneys’ storage and sealing of essence to govern the physiological functions of human growth, development, reproduction, and the metabolism of the organs.

The ’Suwen·Six Sectional Visceral Manifestation Treatise’ states: ’The kidneys are the master of hibernation, the root of storing and sealing, and the place of essence.’ The essence is stored in the kidneys and does not dissipate for no reason, which is crucial for its normal physiological effects.

The composition of kidney essence is based on innate essence, with acquired essence as support. Innate essence is the main body of kidney essence, while acquired essence supplements. The innate and acquired essence support and complement each other to form kidney essence. The kidney Qi transformed from kidney essence mainly belongs to the innate Qi, namely Primordial Qi.

The essence stored in the kidneys, part of which becomes reproductive essence when reproductive functions mature, is released in a regulated manner.

The regulated release of reproductive essence results from the coordinated restraint of kidney Yin and the stimulation of kidney Yang, as well as the coordinated concealment of kidney Qi and the smooth release of liver Qi.

If the kidney Yin is insufficient, excess ministerial fire, deficiency in containment, and over-stimulation can lead to night emissions and dream encounters; if the kidney Yang is insufficient, excessive Yin Qi, deficiency in stimulation, and excessive containment can lead to cold essence and infertility, or cold womb and infertility.

Kidney Qi deficiency leads to loss of storage, resulting in leakage of essence, premature ejaculation, and other seminal diseases; liver Qi stagnation leads to abnormal smoothness, resulting in spermatorrhea and other unsmooth ejaculation conditions."

Zhang Guangli nodded and fell into contemplation, seemingly thinking about the principles in Lu Xuan’s words and the medical theories contained therein.

Treating diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine relies not only on pulse diagnosis and tongue observation but also on these fundamental Chinese medicine knowledge.

And these are also the basis for supporting dialectical treatment and prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The tower of a thousand layers arises from the accumulation of earth.

Without a solid foundation, a skyscraper cannot be built.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is the same; the basics seem easy, just memorize them.

But these basics require not only memorizing but also understanding. Only by understanding the medical theories can one be ready to diagnose and prescribe, to cure diseases and save people, and this is what’s most important.

It is precisely because of understanding these that when Lu Xuan said these things, Zhang Guangli listened so attentively.

Zhang Guangli also knows this content.

Of course, not as detailed.

He can’t manage to be so adept at inferring from one instance to another.

Zhang Guangli had to admit, there is a gap between him and Lu Xuan.

And the gap is not small.

However, it is precisely because he knows this gap that Zhang Guangli speaks so seriously.

Seeing Zhang Guangli showing such a serious and attentive expression, Lu Xuan said in a deep voice, "The kidneys store essence, and the most important aspect is its physiological effect.

Kidney essence and kidney Qi promote the body’s growth and development and the maturation of reproductive functions.

The ’Suwen·Ancient Naive Theory’ recounts the evolutionary process of kidney Qi from juvenile to fullness, from fullness to decline, and then exhaustion. It says: ’At seven years old, a girl’s kidney Qi is prosperous, her teeth change and hair grows.

At two sevens, the heavenly Gui arrives, the Ren Meridian is open, the Thoroughfare Meridian is abundant, menstruation begins, and hence she can bear children.

At three sevens, kidney Qi is balanced, thus the true teeth grow and reach their peak. At four sevens, the muscles and bones become firm, hair grows to its maximum length, and the body becomes robust. At five sevens, the Yangming meridian weakens, the face begins to dry, and hair begins to fall.