〔原文〕一法∶两手向后,合手拓腰向上极势,振摇臂肘来去七。始得手不移,直
向上向下尽势来去二七。去脊心肺气壅闷。
〔解说〕两手向后,左右两手相合尽力托腰向上,振摇两臂肘来去七次。然后同前式
样,合手托腰,将双手直向上向下用力摩腰反复十四次。可治脊、心、肺气壅闷不舒。
〔原文〕二法∶两足两指相向,五息止,引心肺。去厥逆上气。极用力,令两足相向,
意止引肺中气出,病患行肺内外展转屈伸,随无有违逆。
〔解说〕两足趾相对,行气五息止,以(意念)引气入心肺,可消除厥逆上气。进而尽
量用力,使两足相对,以意念引肺中内气出,让病患营运肺气,使肺气在体内外展转屈伸正常运
行,所到之处就会无有阻碍,气顺滞消。
小结∶
本篇气门所述主要是肺气壅塞和厥逆上气。肺主气、司呼吸,主人体气的营运。《灵枢·九
针论》说∶“肺者五脏六腑之华盖也。”所谓华盖,是比喻说肺脏居上,就好象在
上的天,复盖着万物一样。肺居上而主肃降,肺气肃降才能使吸入的清气和五谷的
精微向其它各脏腑布散,维持各脏腑的正常活动。肃降正常,则气道通畅,呼吸调匀,
体内外气体得以正常交换。如果“肺失肃降”,就会出现喘、咳,肺气上逆和胸闷
气壅。治疗时宜理气降逆。本篇采用两手托腰,摇动两肘;由上向下用力摩腰的动功
和以意念引肺中内气出的静功调理肺气壅塞,主要是由上向下的摩腰背可使气机舒
利,使气由上向下而降;以意念引肺中气出,可使郁滞之气消散,壅塞之气宣发。若能
动静结合,效果可更好。慢性肺心病、气管炎、哮喘等病患均可采用此功。
【原文】第一种方法:双手向后,合掌用力向腰部上方推托,同时振摇手臂和肘部,往返七次。开始时手部位置固定不动,直接向上、向下用尽全力往返十四次。此法可去除脊柱、心脏和肺部的氣機壅滯悶塞。
【解说】双手向后,左右两手相合,尽力将腰部向上托举,振摇两臂和肘部,往返七次。然后保持与前式相同的姿势,合掌托腰,将双手直接向上、向下用力摩擦腰部,反复十四次。可以治疗脊柱、心、肺气机壅滞不舒的症状。
【原文】第二种方法:双脚脚趾相对,呼吸五次后停止,以引导心肺之气。可去除厥逆(四肢冰冷)和上气(气逆上冲)。极度用力,使双脚脚趾相对,意念专注于引导肺中的气排出,让病患在体内体外进行肺气的展转屈伸运动,随之没有违逆阻滞。
【解说】两个脚大拇指相对,行气五次后停止,用意念引导气进入心肺,可以消除厥逆和上气。进而尽量用力,使两足相对,用意念引导肺中的内气排出,让病患营运肺气,使肺气在体内外展转屈伸正常运 行,所到之处就会无有阻碍,气顺滞消。
小结:
本篇“气门”所述主要是肺气壅塞和厥逆上气。肺主气、司呼吸,主管人体气的运行。《灵枢·九针论》说:“肺是五脏六腑的华盖。”所谓华盖,是比喻说肺脏位居上部,就好象在天上的伞盖,覆盖着万物一样。肺居上而主肃降,肺气肃降才能使吸入的清气和五谷的精微向其它各脏腑布散,维持各脏腑的正常活动。肃降功能正常,则气道通畅,呼吸调匀,体内外气体得以正常交换。如果“肺失肃降”,就会出现喘、咳,肺气上逆和胸闷气壅。治疗时宜理气降逆。本篇采用两手托腰,摇动两肘;由上向下用力摩腰的动功和以意念引肺中内气出的静功调理肺气壅塞,主要是由上向下的摩腰背可使气机舒利,使气由上向下而降;以意念引肺中气出,可使郁滞之气消散,壅塞之气宣发。若能动静结合,效果可更好。慢性肺心病、气管炎、哮喘等病患均可采用此功。
[Original Text] Method One: Hands extend backward, palms joined, pushing upward against the lower back with maximum effort, while shaking the arms and elbows back and forth seven times. Initially, keep the hands stationary, then move them directly up and down with full force for fourteen repetitions (two sets of seven). This method removes Qi stagnation and oppression in the spine, heart, and lungs.
[Explanation] Extend hands backward, join left and right palms, and strive to push the waist upward, shaking both arms and elbows back and forth seven times. Then, maintaining the same posture as before, join palms to support the waist, rubbing the waist directly up and down with force for fourteen repetitions. This can treat symptoms of Qi stagnation and discomfort in the spine, heart, and lungs.
[Original Text] Method Two: Bring the toes of both feet facing each other; pause after five breaths to guide Heart and Lung Qi. This eliminates Jue Ni (cold extremities) and Shang Qi (rebellious Qi). Exert maximum effort to bring the two feet together, focusing intention on guiding the Qi out of the Lungs. Allow the patient to perform rotational flexion and extension movements of Lung Qi inside and outside the body, ensuring no obstruction or rebellion occurs.
[Explanation] Align the big toes of both feet, practice Qi circulation for five breaths, then pause. Use intention to guide Qi into the Heart and Lungs, which can eliminate Jue Ni and Shang Qi. Subsequently, exert maximum effort to keep the feet facing each other, using intention to guide internal Lung Qi outward. Let the patient circulate Lung Qi, enabling it to rotate and flex/extend normally within and outside the body. Wherever the Qi reaches, there will be no obstruction, allowing smooth Qi flow and dissipation of stagnation.
Summary:
The "Qi Gate" section mainly discusses Lung Qi stagnation and Jue Ni with Shang Qi. The Lungs govern Qi and respiration, overseeing the circulation of Qi in the human body. *Ling Shu: Nine Needles Treatise* states: "The Lungs are the canopy of the five Zang organs and six Fu organs." The term "canopy" metaphorically describes the Lungs' superior position, like a heavenly cover protecting all things. Located superiorly, the Lungs govern descending and purifying functions. Only when Lung Qi descends properly can inhaled clear Qi and the essence from grains be distributed to other Zang and Fu organs, maintaining their normal activities. When descending function is normal, airways remain patent, breathing is regular, and gas exchange between the interior and exterior of the body proceeds normally. If "Lung fails to descend," symptoms such as panting, coughing, rebellious Lung Qi, chest tightness, and Qi oppression occur. Treatment should focus on regulating Qi and directing rebellious Qi downward. This section employs dynamic exercises—pushing the waist with both hands and shaking the elbows—and static exercises—using intention to guide internal Lung Qi outward—to regulate Lung Qi stagnation. Specifically, rubbing the lower back downward facilitates smooth Qi mechanism and directs Qi downward; using intention to guide Lung Qi outward dissipates stagnant Qi and releases obstructed Qi. Combining dynamic and static practices yields better results. Patients with chronic cor pulmonale, tracheitis, asthma, etc., may adopt these exercises.