The Yellow Emperor Chapter 53 - The Spiritual Pivot – Discussion on Pain 论痛

This Chapter from The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine details a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and Shao Yu concerning individual variations in pain tolerance and susceptibility to poisons. Shao Yu explains that physical characteristics, such as bone strength, skin thickness, and the warmth of the body, influence a person's response to treatments like acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as their resilience to toxins. The discussion highlights the connection between physical constitution and healing outcomes, indicating that those with robust builds and warmer bodies generally heal faster and withstand pain and poisons better than those with frail constitutions. The text underscores the importance of understanding individual differences in medical treatment and prognosis.