Scientific Research and Essays

  • Abbreviation: Sci. Res. Essays
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-2248
  • DOI: 10.5897/SRE
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2768

Short Communication

Recorded physiological periods in the oldest Chinese medicine classic-Huangdi Neijing

Ji-Huan He
Modern Textile Institute, Donghua University, 1882 Yan'an Xilu Road, Shanghai 200051, China
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 28 May 2009
  •  Published: 31 October 2009

Abstract

 

The recorded physiological periods in Huangdi Neijing is re-built using allometric scaling laws. Physiological periods are multiples of 7 years for females while 8 years for males. The oldest findings can be used for modern health policy, education and labor agreement considering sexual difference.

 

Key words: Allometric scaling, ancient Chinese medicine, ancient Chinese mathematics.