Lehmann Hanjo
Deutsches Institut für TCM, Cranachstr. 1, D-12157 Berlin, Germany.
Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2012 Mar;10(3):237-48. doi: 10.3736/jcim20120301.
There is no question that the theoretical and practical value of the Yinyang concept is by far higher than the value of the Wuxing concept. I consider Yin and Yang as one of the greatest discoveries ever made, being deep philosophy as well as deep science. Using this concept seems usefull even in combination with the most advanced methods of modern pathology, diagnosis and therapy. The Wuxing concept, however, I consider as a purely speculative system without logic and reason. The probability that it leads to useless or even wrong conclusion seems much higher than the possibility to result in something usefull. I know tha many TCM authors and practitioners will object. However, I see good reasons to demand one thing: that they should prove in detail, why they consider that Wuxing concept not only as helpful and useful, but even as essential for the future of TCM.
毫无疑问，阴阳概念的理论和实践价值远高于五行概念的价值。我认为阴阳是有史以来最伟大的发现之一，既是深刻的哲学又是深刻的科学。即使与现代病理学、诊断和治疗的最先进方法相结合，运用这一概念似乎也是有用的。然而，我认为五行概念是一个纯粹的思辨体系，没有逻辑和理性。它得出无用甚至错误结论的可能性似乎远高于得出有用结果的可能性。我知道许多中医作者和从业者会反对。然而，我有充分的理由要求一件事：他们应该详细证明，为什么他们认为五行概念不仅有益且有用，甚至对中医的未来至关重要。
