Reception of Translated Classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Spanish-speaking World:A Survey of Seven Spanish Versions of Huangdi Neijing(The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic)

Previous studies on translations of Huangdi Neijing(The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic)have focused on English versions;little attention has been given to non-English translations.The present study is the first investigation of the reception of the seven Spanish versions of Huangdi Neijing in terms of three parameters:collection records in libraries worldwide;book reviews and citation counts in international journals;and customer reviews on Amazon.The results revealed four features of Spanish translations and communication of Huangdi Neijing in terms of reception of academia,reception of general readers,the center of translation and communication,and the role of Chinese scholars.These factors demonstrate the marginal status of Spanish translations of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)classics.The implications are summarized in hopes of promoting the translation and communication of TCM classics in the Spanish-speaking world and to provide insights into the communication of TCM culture in the non-English-speaking world.

Research on etiology and pathogenesis of cancer based on data mining under theguidance of Neijing theory

Etiology and pathogenesis are the causes and mechanisms of disease development and change. The unification and innovation of cancer pathogenesis is the key to the breakthrough of Chinese medicine. According to the related theory in Neijing, cancer in different parts of the body could be classified based on the five elements. Chinese mainland is divided into five parts： east, south, west, north and central section. Based on the annual data of China Cancer Center, we analyzed the data of 72 cancer registries covering 32 provinces and autonomous regions for consecutive 5 years. The results showed that the total incidence of the five regions in the mainland of China was statistically significant （F = 8.561, P 〈 0.01）; the east was the highest, the west was the lowest, and the south, middle and north were in the middle level. The incidence of tumors in different parts of the human body was statistically significant （F = 523.382, P 〈 0.01）. The incidence rate from high to low was lung, spleen, kidney, liver and heart. The heat is too much in China＇s eastern and the southern, and Qi is not too enough in the northwest. Five-Qi was imbalance. The pathogenesis of cancer is due to the two aspects, deficiency of five Zang-organs and abnormal seasonal climates. The viscera weakness for a long period and abnormal seasonal climates causes the body Yin and Yang disharmony, resulting in five zang organs dysfunction.

Unity of form and spirit in Huangdi Neijing

Traditional Chinese medicine has many core contents,one of which is the unity of form and spirit.To inherit and develop traditional Chinese medicine,we need to reexamine traditional Chinese medicine with philosophy and medicine.Taking Huangdi Neijing as an example,we restudy the unity of form and spirit in traditional Chinese medicine from two aspects of medicine and philosophy.

A Trial Corpus-based Study on Translations of Huangdi Neijing

Based on a corpus linguistic study,this paper aims to highlight the translator's subjectivity in translating the same canon-Huangdi Neijing.

Exploration of the relationship between the astronomical calendar and the origins of Qi,Yin and Yang,and the Five Elements

Background:Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)as a traditional Chinese medical practice,has gradually evolved into a coherent and systematic medical science based on natural principles and applied to human beings over time.The publication of the“Huangdi Neijing”(The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine,Written between the Warring States period and the Qin and Han Dynasties,and finally compiled in the Western Han Dynasty,from 475 B.C.E.-8 C.E.)signified the establishment of a comprehensive theoretical framework for Chinese medicine.Due to the perspective of the‘correspondence between heaven and man’in TCM,the purpose of this paper is to explore the origin and development of the basic theories of TCM under the ancient astronomical view and the connection between the two.Methods:This paper emphases on the universe uninty with the humanities,philosophy,and medicine,starting with the forms of stargazing in ancient Chinese astronomy and the natural laws derived by the ancients from their observations of natural celestial phenomena.Results:Astronomy,arts and crafts,divination and medical correlations are based on the sequential changes of natural seasons.Conclusion:The operation of natural celestial phenomena and the characteristics of physical phenomena correspond to human physiology,and the development of the basic theories of Chinese medicine is inextricably linked to ancient astronomy,ancient philosophy,and ancient primeval science.

Discussion on the Relationship Between Senescence Caused by Pi(Spleen)Deficiency and Mitochondrial Autophagy

The Pi(Spleen)is responsible for the formation and transportation,and it is in the center.It is the source of qi and blood generation and transformation,so it has an essential position.If the qi and blood are biochemically passive,the functions of the human body will age prematurely.Mitochondria are for energy synthesis and have always been a hot topic in modern medical research.Many of their functions are similar to those of the Pi in Chinese medicine.In Chinese medicine,strengthening the Pi is to enhance the Pi’s ability to transport and transform,and to speed up the Pi,which is similar to the ability of mitochondria to maintain the ability to remove damaged cells.This can speed up the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and delay aging.

Two hundred and fifty-three cases of headache treated by acupuncture

Objective To explore the treatment of chronic headaches which are unmanageable to conventional occidental treatments.Methods Traditional Chinese acupuncture on the basis of syndrome differentiation was applied to 253 patients.The observation and efficacy evaluation criteria were related to the lowering of pain and the diminution in the use of painkillers,antiinflammatories and sedatives.Results For 220(87%) patients,the pain stopped in a permanent way,the remaining 33(13%) patients presented temporary relapses and needed extra treatment or simple pain relievers for their resolution.Conclusion Traditional Chinese Medicine is an efficient method in chronic headaches' treatment.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Acupuncture Microsystems

Acupuncture carried out with needles out of stone, bone, and probably wood and by using the methods of Ashi and local point needling started in the Stone Age in China. In historical times, the acupuncture of Neo＇ing （Inner Canon） （Neijing acupuncture） was added to Ashi point acupuncture. In our times, acupuncture microsystems were introduced, usually beside the rules set up by qi and ＂the web that has no weaver＂. The question is whether the microsystems are located outside or within the ＂the web that has no weaver＂ and they are included in the theory of the Neijing acupuncture？ Most of the microsystems rest on theories of their own based on the location of the acupoint, and do not care for their intersections with the ＂Neijing acupuncture＂, neither in theory nor in clinic. However, there exist two acupuncture theories to explain acupuncture, but which one is the better？ These questions will be explained and discussed.