The Importance of Qi in Acupuncture

“The root of the way of life, of birth and change in Qi

(Energy); the myriad thing of heaven and earth all obey this law. Thus Qi in the periphery envelopes heaven and earth, Qi in the interior activates them. The source wherefrom the sun, moon, and stars derive their light, the thunder, rain, wind and cloud their being, the four seasons and the myriad things their birth, growth ,gathering and storing; all this is brought about by Qi, Man’s possession of the life is completely dependent upon this Qi.” 

                                                                                 

                                                                                     Nei Ching

The ancient Chinese texts expounding on the basic energy supporting all life and matter in the cosmos were written to convey basic scientific principles in a style that attracted the attention even of those who were not inclined toward a serious study of science. The integrated man, was; In ancient China

Was one who strives to maintain a balance between lifestyle, the scientific and the practical the principles of Chinese medical science as they have come down through the ages are as applicable today as they were in the past. One must understand the poetic form that has enshrined and carried them through the ages.

Acupuncture is the therapy used for the prevention of disease or for the maintenance of health the practice consists of either stimulating or dispersing the flow of energy within the body by the insertion of needles into specific points on the surface of the skin.