WU Yiling, WEI Cong, ZHAO Shanshan. Qi and Qi-collateral theory[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine2017, 58(21): 1801-1807.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2017.21.001.
The extension and application of Qi-theory philosophy to medical field is an epoch-making milestone in the history of Chinese medicine academic development. Building a bridge between Qi-theory philosophy and medical science makes Chinese medicine a perfect combination of philosophy and natural science. From the aspects of Qi in philosophy
Qi in medicine
functional forms of Qi
the authors explore the Qi-collateral theory
which may help understanding the connotation and extension of Qi
as well as help providing theoretical basis and useful reference for inheritance and innovation of Qi-collateral theory.