Neijing 黃帝內經
The Huangdi Neijing (黃帝內經) is often translated as “The Yellow Emperors Internal Classic.” The work is composed of two main pieces, the Suwen (素問) and the Lingshu (靈樞).
The Suwen (素問) is often referred to as the “Simple Questions” or “Basic Questions.” It discusses everything from healthy lifestyle practices to the foundations of Chinese medicine and diagnostic ideas. The Lingshu (靈樞), the “Spiritual Pivot” or “Central Mysteries” focuses on specific descriptions of acupuncture, needles used, cosmological patterns, facial and constitutional diagnosis as well as defining various diseases.
The first mention of the Huangdi Neijing is probably found in the Book of the Han (Dynasty) and scholars generally date it’s creation as occurring somewhere between the Warring States period and the Han Dynasty: 475 BC – 220 AD, most likely being authored around the 2nd Century BC.
For more basic information about the Huangdi Neijing, you can check out it’s wikipedia page. For more detailed accounts of it’s history, there are far too many pieces to be named here and I’m sure you’re capable of finding those on your own!
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