Hi Dan -

Sounds like you are doing well and are in a creative spirit.

Here are some of my thoughts over the years. Early experiences in
Chinese medicine for me involved the 3 treasure point of view. I
studied the subject with Ron Teeguarden off and on between 1980 and
2003.His web site may still have some good material. In essence: Ling
Zhi for Shen, Ren Shen for Qi, He Shou Wu for jing...take the single
agent and meditate. According to Liu I Ming, the stars are the shen of
heaven, the sun is the qi of heaven and the moon is the jing of
heaven.

Warmly,

Will



Three Treasures Analysis

ƒÍ Look in the eyes - what arises in you? How is the focus and light
refraction? This is Shen.

ƒÍ Look at the cheeks how is the Qi?

ƒÍ Look at the ears and under the eyes, what is the Jing status?


Pulse and the Three Treasures
Pulse Qualities -
* Root is Jing
* Width is blood
* Force and amplitude are Qi and Yang


Pulse and the Three Treasures
Qi Xu pulses
* Deeper
* Empty
* Forceless
* Whole right side weak
* These should be confirmed by the standard stellium of Qi Xu
signs and symptoms


Pulse and the Three Treasures
Shen Pulses
* Vibration superficially
* Changing rate at rest (stability)
* Slippery in the left distal position
* Use the compass method on the heart position - go to the
indicated element-organ and perform the compass again...this
method, as you know, has an extraordinary impact on the Shen.


Pulse and the Three Treasures
Jing Pulses
* No root
* Weak Chi positions
* Weak left side pulse

Interpretation
* If the Shen and Jing are good and the Qi is diminished
* then it is the result of lifestyle, and you must supplement Qi.

Interpretation
* If the Qi and Jing are Good but Shen is diminished, then there is
some spiritual problem, or some wrong actions weighing on the Shen
* Supplement, and clarify Shen

Interpretation
* If the Shen and Jing are good but the Jing is diminished
* the problems this individual deals with are likely familial

Interpretation
* If Shen is bright and Qi or Qi and Jing are diminished
- Shen is usurping the other treasures

Interpretation
* If Qi is good but Shen and Jing are diminished, the person leads a
good lifestyle taking care of self, but there is insufficient Jing to
support Shen.

Interpretation
* If the Jing is good but the Qi and Shen are diminished, then
lifestyle or postnatal events are affecting Shen.
The Subtle Ling is the Truth of the Earlier Heaven. Then, what
transforms the Grand Immaculate by attaining silence transmutes into
the Subtlety.


Shen (Hun): Zyziphus Combination (Suan Zao Ren Tang)
Suan Zao Ren 10
Fu Ling 5
Chuan Xiong 3
Gan Cao 1
Zhi Mu 3

Yin aspect of Shen (Zhi)
Ginseng & Zyziphus (Tian Wang Bu Xin Tang)
Equal parts:
Sheng Di
Xuan Shen
Tian Men dong
Mai Men dong
Dang Gui
Dan Shen
Ren Shen
Fu Ling
Wu Wei Zi
Bao Zo ren
Suan Zao Ren
Yuan Zhi
Zhu Sha
Shi Chang Pu
Huang Lian
Jie Geng

Yang aspect Astragalus and Zyziphus (Yang Xin Tang) (Shen)
Ren Shen 1
Huang Qi 4
Gan Cao .5
Dang Gui 4
Chuan Xiong 4
Fu Ling 4
Fu Shen 4
Yuan Zhi 1
Bo Zi Ren 1
Suan Zao Ren 1
Ban Xia 4
Wu Wei Zi 1
Rou Gui 1

Licorice and Jujube Gan Mai Da Zao Tang) (Po)
Gan Cao
Mai Ye
Da Zao

Gui Pi Tang (Ginseng and Longan) (Yi)

Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Combination (Long Gu Mu Li Tang) (Grounds the Hun)
Long Gu
Mu Li

Bupleurum drgaon Bone and Oyster Shell (Chai Hu Long Gu Mu Li Tang)
(Grounds the Hun)
Chai Hu 5
Huang Qin 2.5
Long Gu 2.5
Mu Li 2.5
Gui Zhi 3
Fu Ling 3
Ban Xia 4
Sheng Jiang 2.5
Da Huang 1
Ren Shen 2.5
Da Zao 2.5

Jing:

Lyceum Combination (Huan Shao Dan) from the Yang Shi fang (Seceret
Prescriptions of the Yang Family) (Zhi)
Shu Di 1.2
Gou Qi Zi 1.2
Shan Yao 1.2
Fu Ling 1.2
Rou Cong Rong 1.2
Xiao Hui Xiang 1.2
Ba Ji Tian 1.2
Du Zhong 1.2
Niu Xi 1.2
Wu Wei Zi 1.2
Yuan Zhi 1.2
Shi Chang Pu 1.2
Da Zao 4
Chu Shi Zi 1.2
Shan Zhu Yu 1.2

Yin aspect: Benefit the Left (Yuo Gui Wan)
Shu Di
Shan Yao
Shan Zhu Yu
Dang Gui
Tu Si Zi
Gou Qi Zi
Du Zhong
Lu Jiao Jiao
Rou Gui
Fu Zi

Yang aspect: Benefit the Right (Zuo Gui Wan)
Shu Di 4
Shan Yao 2
Shan Zhu Yu 2
Tu si Zi 2
Gou Qi zi 2
Gui Ban 2
Lu Jiao Jiao 2
Niu Xi 1.5


Qi:

Four Sagely Herbs (Si Jun Si Tang)
Ren Shen 4
Bai Zhu 4
Fu Ling 4
Gan Cao 1.5

Yin aspect (Blood): Ginseng and Longan (Gui Pi Tang)
Ren Shen 3
Huang Qi 2
Bai Zhu 3
Fu Ling 3
Da Zao 1
Gan Cao 1
Long Yan Rou 3
Yuan Zhi 1
Suan Zao Ren 3
Dang Gui 2
Mu xiang 1
Gan Jiang 1

Yang aspect: Ginseng & Astragalus (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang) (Yi)
Ginseng 4
Astragalus 4
Gan Cao 1.5
Bai Zhu 4
Chen Pi 2
Dang Gui 3
Chai Hu 2
Sheng Ma 1
Sheng Jiang 2
Da Zao 2


On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 10:14 PM, dan johnson<flyfunktionable@...> wrote:
>
>
> Using pulse diagnosis, specifically Shen's systems model, the left side
> alludes to the state of prenatal qi/jing; while the right side indicates the
> state of post-natal qi. Where a weak, deep, left sided pulse may indicate
> poor-protoplasm-poorly-put together.
>
> Our Jing is so precious, teaching our patients of its existence, purpose,
> and functions can lead to transformational experience of health.
>
> Maciocia states that our essence is best preserved by striving for balance
> in our daily lives. We can preserve jing by willingly adopting a moderate
> and harmonious lifestyle, through the engagement of breathing exercises, qi
> gong, tai chi, and yoga.
>
> I have heard Will state how feeling a very weak , deep left sided pulse ,
> would indicate for a person to "rest, quickly" (the words of Dr. Shen)
>
> - We can use tonic herbs to build Jing, following the Three treasures
> model, herbs can help build Jing/Qi/Shen
>
> Searching for other methods of cultivating Jing, i began to think of the
> Eyes.
>
> the Nei Jing states in chapter 80 of the ling shu, that the eyes are the
> manifestation of our Shen, the eyes serve the heart, that the refined
> energies of all the Zang organs , the essences of all the Zang organs can be
> seen in the eyes.
>
> Can we use the eyes to access the Jing? Shall we use our eyes, to open up
> our perceptual point of view, to cultivate the Shen. Our Shen acting as our
> spiritual capacity, it allows us to observe life from different
> perspectives, our Shen allows us to arise from the mundane aspects of life,
> to bring greater consciousness to our actions, so that we can awaken and
> transform through a willingness to adopt a moderate and harmonious
> lifestyle. All functioning to help in the conscious process of cultivation
> of jing.
>
>
>
> This appears to be a back door method. Never the less, a method. Working
> the three treasures model back wards, from Shen to Qi to Jing.
>
>
>
> I have been playing with some very specific eye drills for the past few
> years. My personal experience is that they have provided me a tool/ a
> process that allowed me to gain a much greater sense of focus, clarity, and
> volition over my conscious self. It has allowed me to unlock more of my
> potential. Working with my eyes has provided an entrance to the shen, qi,
> and jing.
>
> Any thoughts???
>
>
>
>



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William R. Morris, PhD, DAOM, LAc

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