Analysis of Connotation of Intestinal Microecology from Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine Concept of"Unity Between Man and Nature"
WANG Lining
LI Xiaoyue
LI Liqiu
LI Shangzhen
ZHU Yihua
ZHANG Tianchi
ZHANG Xian
MA Yong
YI Yongxiang
Abstract：The concept of"the unity between man and nature"contained in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is closely related to ecological theory,both of which emphasize the stability of the internal environment of the human body and the harmony and unity between man and nature.The intestinal microecology is not only the largest internal ecological environment of the human body but also a part of nature.Only when humans and microorganisms coexist in harmony can the normal operation of the body be maintained,which is in line with the TCM concept of"the unity between man and nature".The formation and development of the intestinal microecology rely on both innate and acquired human functions.Moreover,changes in the intestinal microecology can affect human functions,and the two are isomorphic and interdependent.The microscopic basis of the correspondence between man and nature is"qi"."Qi"and the intestinal microecology share similar functional characteristics,and they are attracted to each other due to their similar natures.The image-based thinking can provide theoretical guidance for exploring the relationship between the intestinal microecology and various internal organs,as humans and nature are interdependent and share the same image.The intestinal ecosystem also has rhythms that follow physiological and pathological patterns,as humans and nature share the same rhythm.The article deeply analyzes the correlation between intestinal microecology and the TCM concept of"the unity between man and nature",and summarizes the spatiotemporal specificity of intestinal microecology.It is hoped that this will help identify potential biomarkers for elucidating the patterns of disease occurrence and development,and also provide a theoretical basis for exploring microbiota-based therapies to improve the quality of human life.
Keywords：the unity between man and natureintestinal microecologygut microbiotamicrobiota-based therapiesnature
Publication Date：2025-09-05
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 975-981 )