The Yellow Emperor Chapter 30 - The Spiritual Pivot – On the Differentiation of Qi 决气

This Chapter from the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine details a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and Qibo concerning the six vital substances: essence, qi, fluids, humors, blood, and vessels. Qibo defines each substance and explains its function within the body. The text then explores how deficiencies in these substances manifest physically, and finally considers their relative importance, ultimately emphasizing the crucial role of food and the stomach in sustaining overall health.