Professor Xiong Jibai’s Theory of ‘The Lung and Large Intestine as Interior and Exterior’ in Clinical Practice

Professor Xiong Jibai's Theory of 'The Lung and Large Intestine as Interior and Exterior' in Clinical Practice

Abstract This article summarizes the clinical experience of Professor Xiong Jibai, a master of traditional Chinese medicine, in applying the theory of ‘The Lung and Large Intestine as Interior and Exterior’. Professor Xiong believes that the essence of this theory lies in the interrelationship between the lung and large intestine, where the lung represents the … Read more

The Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Relationship Between the Lung and Large Intestine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“The relationship between the Lung and Large Intestine” originates from one of the four great classics of TCM, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). The five organs are classified as Yin and are located internally, while the six bowels are classified as Yang and are located externally. This interplay of exterior and interior, Yin … Read more