Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine ›› 2013, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (01): 125-129.DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60113-2

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Mathematical knowledge hidden in diagram of Nine-mansions based on Nine-mansions and Eight-winds discourse

Zhaoxue Chen   

  1. School of Medical Instrument & Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology;
  • Accepted:2013-02-15 Online:2013-02-15 Published:2013-02-15

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To introduce diagram of Nine-mansions in which another diagram named Xian-Tu is nested together with the mathematical knowledge hidden in them. METHODS: Exploring with algebraic method the diagram of Nine-mansions and diagram of Xian-Tu nested in it and comparing the diagrams with the eight-pointed-star veins. It widely exists in the Neolithic Age's antiques found in China. RESULTS: The golden rectangle and golden spiral were found hidden in the diagrams and they show close relationship with eight-pointed-star veins. CONCLUSION: The mathematical knowledge does exists in the diagram of Nine-mansions and Xian-Tu, which may mean something for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its discourse on Nine-mansions and Eight-winds obviously employed the diagram of Nine-mansions for its medical purpose.

Key words: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Golden rectangle, Nine-mansions, Xian-Tu, Eight-pointed-star veins, Diagrams

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Zhaoxue Chen. Mathematical knowledge hidden in diagram of Nine-mansions based on Nine-mansions and Eight-winds discourse[J]. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2013, 33(01): 125-129.