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YIN YANG [6 records]

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Record 1 2021-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • History of Religions
CONT

Yin yang is the principle of natural and complementary forces, patterns and things that depend on one another and do not make sense on their own.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Histoire des religions
CONT

Puisque le concept de yin-yang est une génération harmonieuse de forces opposées, l'essence naturelle des choses est constituante. Ainsi, il n'y a rien qui soit totalement yin ou totalement yang. Le yin et le yang ne sont ni exclusifs ni conflictuels, mais complémentaires l'un à l'autre et, bien qu'ils soient opposés, l'un ne peut exister sans l'autre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The method of identification of patterns according to the eight principles differs from all others in so far as it is the theoretical basis for all of them and is applicable in every case.... The eight principles are : Interior/Exterior; Full/Empty; Hot/Cold; Yin/Yang.

CONT

Chinese medicine recognizes many patterns of disharmony. All of them, however, can be preliminarily grouped into what are known as the eight principles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

Huit principes par lesquels on établit un diagnostic des symptômes recueillis lors de l'examen pour en déduire le type, la localisation, la nature de la maladie et le rapport de force entre l'énergie correcte et l'énergie perverse.

CONT

[...] le traitement des maladies de la chaleur d'origine externe comme des maladies d'origine interne a été expérimenté et a connu un grand développement par l'application des huit principes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
DEF

A droplet-shaped vegetal motif, similar to half of the yin and yang symbol or the Indian bodhi tree leaf.

OBS

The design originated in India and spread to Scotland when British soldiers brought home cashmere shawls. From roughly 1800 to 1850, using Jacquard looms, the women of the town of Paisley, Scotland adapted the design and wove woolen shawls, hence the design is popularly known as the paisley pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
DEF

Motif en forme de goutte stylisée.

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

The theory of the five elements is an attempt to classify phenomena in terms or five quintessential processes, represented by the emblems of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. (The Web that has no Weaver, Understanding Chinese Medicine, 1983, p. 343).

CONT

The Yin and Yang are related to the basic five elements which make up the universe....(Synopsis of Chinese Acupuncture, 1981, p. 62).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

Théorie qui considère que l'univers est formé par le mouvement et la transformation de cinq principes représentés par : le Bois, le Feu, la Terre, le Métal et l'Eau. (Le diagnostic en médecine chinoise, 1983, p. 19).

CONT

Le symbolisme des cinq éléments s'étend par analogie aux saveurs, aux aliments végétaux et carnés, aux couleurs, aux saisons, aux éléments atmosphériques. (Introduction à la connaissance de l'acupuncture, 1979, p. 89).

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

When energy flow is deficient, has reached its minimum output. (Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1987, p. 267).

CONT

Normal Yin Qi, but deficient Yang Qi, creates lethargy, chillness and poor circulation.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 16).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

Défaut d'énergie, faiblesse, fatigue, sensation de froid. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 49).

CONT

Le vide signifie une faiblesse ou forte diminution quantitative de l'Énergie par une consommation excessive, anormale. On y remédiera par une action de tonification générale. (Acupuncture sans mystère, 1992, p. 165).

Spanish

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Record 6 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

In overactivity conditions ... select more distal points, which are the main points to calm hyperactivity of an energetic orb. Use less local points, which are selected to direct the calming action of the distal points. Apply dispersing techniques to the distal points and neutral technique to the local points. (Acupuncture Energetics, 1991, p. 17).

CONT

Excess Yang(Yin normal). Overall Qi is in excess. This results in Heat and overactivity,... A dispersing or calming treatment is required, because Qi is in excess and possibly blocked or overactive.(Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 17).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

L'étude de la langue nous permet de distinguer les huit classifications traditionnelles d'un trouble (...) : (...) 8. trouble de l'excès (plénitude). (La médecine chinoise, diététique et phytothérapie, 1985, p. 39).

CONT

L'action calmante, sédative, antispasmodique, par massage lent, profond, en dispersion et déblocage, est indiquée dans les cas de plénitude. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 24).

Spanish

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