The Three Treasures
a) Jing, Qi, Shen
- introductions and definitions
Jing, Qi, and Shen, also known as the 3 treasures, are the 3 main constituents of human life. They represent the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a human being respectively. The 3 treasures are simply a more refined differentiation of Yin and Yang with Jing being Yin, Shen being Yang, and Qi in between. Like Yin and Yang, the 3 treasures support each other and are very much interdependent. The strength of the Qi and Shen depend on the foundation of Jing, while the foundation of Jing is replenished by Qi and protected by Shen. Quite simply, the health of an individual is dependent on the strength and balance of Jing, Qi, and Shen.

a) Yin and Yang
Introduction and Definitions
- Yin/Yang theory is the fundamental, theoretical basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
-Yin/Yang theory was first written down in the I-Ching or Book of Changes around 1181 BC, although the theory had been around long before then.
-Yin and Yang represent the two poles of existence that create the dynamic impetus of all life. They are the two poles of universal energy that interact to give rise to all of creation.