A Study on the Yong Wi Sang Whei Pyun(營衛生會篇) of the Young Chu(靈樞)
Weigi(衛氣) is defensive energy which moves outside the conduits, permeating the surface of the body and warding off exogenous pathogens ; superficial resistance of the body. Yinggi(營氣) is constructive energy which moves though the conduits and nourishes all the organs This volume commets on creation and gathering of Yinggi(營氣)-Weigi(衛氣). Therefore subjicts can be chosen Yong Wi Sang Whei(營衛生會). This volume contents three chapters ChapterⅠdeals that yingi(營氣) is created from zhuogi(終期) ; dense part of food essence or waste gas, e.g., the air expirde or flactus discharged; and wei is created from qinggi(淸氣); ⑴ fresh air usually referred to the air inspired in the lung ⑵ food energy or nutrient esp. the clarified thin part of food essence ⑶ clear up the evil heat from the Qi system: a method in treating febrile diseases. Chapter Ⅱ deals with the difference between a youth and adult. Chapter Ⅲ deals with the relation between yinwei(영위) and Triple Burners.