This article by Giovanni Maciocia discusses the nature and functions of the Shen and Hun in the human psyche. This is based on classical texts and on Giovanni’s own thoughts and clinical experience. There are five parts to this discussion: 1) The nature of the Shen 2) The nature of the Hun 3) The Shen … Read More
The Heart houses the Shen and its most important clinical use is for mental-emotional problems however the Heart channel can be used for many more problems besides the Shen. This article explores the clinical use of the Heart channel for uses other than for mental-emotional problems. The uses of the Heart channel for problems other … Read More
Chapter 8 of the Ling Shu (entitled Ben Shen 本 神) is quoted very frequently, especially its famous opening sentence. I would like to comment briefly on that sentence and propose a different translation of it.The opening sentence of chapter 8 of the Ling Shu is: Fan ci zhi fa, xian bi ben yu shen … Read More
