Traditional Chinese Medicine and Metaphor:the Translation and Intercultural Communication in the UK（2）
October 4, 2024
Dr. Amily Guenier Social relationship metaphor “Monarch, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy”, images taken from political affairs, are used to name the principles and strategies of composing a prescription; the different organs and their functions were matched with different government officials’ positions: Suwen·Linglan Secret Code The heart is the official functioning as ruler. Spirit brilliance originates
Understanding “Wu” in Traditional Chinese Medicine
October 4, 2024
Guangwen Xu Preface This paper is a reflection on the Chinese character “wu” calligraphy on the cover of the New England Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It provides an overview of concepts such as the 5 elements, yin and yang, channels and network vessels, acupuncture, construction qi, defense qi, original qi, essence qi, ancestral qi,
