The Concept of Chi and Yin Yang in Chinese Medicine

The concept of Chi originated in ancient Chinese texts, describing it as a universal energy that supports life. Over time, the belief in Chi evolved to include yan Chi, considered the energy we are born with, believed to be depleted through actions like sexual activity. This concept is intertwined with the idea of yin and yang, representing dualistic forces in constant flux, seeking balance. Yin symbolizes earth, coldness, emptiness, and femininity, while yang represents the sky, heat, fullness, blackness, and masculinity. The interrelation extends to the five elements of the Chinese energy system - fire, earth, water, wood, and metal - each expressing Chi in different ways.