Article ; Online: Mitochondria as the Essence of Yang Qi in the Human Body.
Phenomics (Cham, Switzerland)
2022 Volume 2, Issue 5, Page(s) 336–348
Abstract: The concept of Yang Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many similarities ... This article discusses the similarities in various aspects between mitochondria and Yang Qi, including body ... temperature, aging, newborns, circadian rhythm, immunity, and meridian. It is well-known that Yang Qi is vital ...
Abstract | The concept of Yang Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many similarities with mitochondria in modern medicine. Both are indispensable to human beings and closely related to life and death. This article discusses the similarities in various aspects between mitochondria and Yang Qi, including body temperature, aging, newborns, circadian rhythm, immunity, and meridian. It is well-known that Yang Qi is vital for human health. Interestingly, decreased mitochondrial function is thought to be key to the development of various diseases. Here, we further explain diseases induced by Yang Qi deficiency, such as cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep disorder, senile dementia, and metabolic diseases, from the perspective of mitochondrial function. We aim to establish similarities and connections between two important concepts, and hope our essay can stimulate further discussion and investigation on unifying important concepts in western medicine and alternative medicine, especially TCM, and provide unique holistic insights into understanding human health. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-06-16 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ISSN | 2730-5848 |
ISSN (online) | 2730-5848 |
DOI | 10.1007/s43657-022-00060-3 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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