Brief Study on the Development of the Yun Qi Theory in the Song Dynasty
GAO Huanyu
SONG Yongmei
Abstract：The theory of Yun Qi is an externalization of the concept of"correspondence between heaven and man"in traditional Chinese thinking,which was initiated and prevalent in Song dynastiy.On the basis of the existing research,this paper combed the development course of Yun Qi theory in Song dynasty again,and divided it into four stages:In the early age of Song dynasty,folk doctors who were ordered introduced the theory of Yun Qi into the court,which promoted the teaching inheritance mode changed from being secretly to publicly.During the reign of Renzong,Correction Medical Records Bureau selected a version of Suwen by Wangbing as one of the"Eight Books",establishing the orthodox position of Yun Qi in medical classics.Then scholar-physician promoted its basic knowledge to become more popular.During the reign of Huizong,the promotion of Yun Qi came to a climax.It was officially included into the medical education and assessment system,also participated in national civil administration.In Southern Song dynasty,Yun Qi theory reached a new stage of practical development under the exploration of famous doctors.
Keywords：Yun Qi theorySong dynastyTaoismCorrection of the Medical book BoardConfucian doctors
Publication Date：2023-12-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 2022-2025 )