Medicinal Kung. No. 32. Chao Shang Tsao's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 32.--Chao Shang-tsao's (#) Method of transferring and stopping the "ching".--To cure wet dreams. p. 186 Sit on one side, use the pair of hands to take hold of the soles of the two feet, first take hold of the left sole and rub...
The Twelve Positions. Description Of Diagrams : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], DESCRIPTION OF DIAGRAMS. The Level Frame. (#).--There are four "horse-riding" (#) forms under this position. 1.--Standing evenly and uprightly, separate the feet the width of the shoulders apart and keep the palms upward...
Medicinal Kung. No. 40. Li Ye P'o Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 40.--Li Ye-p'o (#) imitating the child reverencing.--To cure the same as the preceding. p. 195 Sit firmly, extend straight both feet, use pressure to the root of the thighs, let the heart think, and revolve the air 13 times...
Medicinal Kung. No. 3. Hsu Shen Weng's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 155 No. 3.--Hs Shn-wng's (#) Method of preserving the Air and opening the Passes.--To cure false satiety ("i.e.",--being empty and yet having the feeling of fulness). The closed places, or passes, are":--" 1.--The mouth...
Medicinal Kung. No. 13. Yin Ching Ho's Sleeping : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 13.--Yin Ching-ho's (#) Sleeping Plan.--To cure weakness of the spleen and stomach, and indigestion of the five cereals (hemp-seed, millet, rice, wheat and pulse). Recline on the back, place the right foot like a frame...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 22 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 150 22.--"For the Middle of the Eleventh Month, called "Winter Solstice."--Sitting evenly extend both feet, clench the two hands, press both knees, and with extreme force perform this with the right and left 3 5 times, etc...
Medicinal Kung. No. 23. Shih Hsing Lin's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 23.--Shih Hsing-lin's (#) Method of warming the Tan-tien.--To cure the small bowels of air, cold and pain. Sit upright, rub the two hands extremely hot, direct them to the navel, and circulate the air in 49 mouthfuls. Adding...
Books On Kung Fu : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], BOOKS ON KUNG-FU. The Tauist work Tsun-sheng-pa-chien (#), in 20 books was written by Kau-lien-shen-fu (#), in 1591. The first and third prefaces are by the author, the second by Ch'ai-ying-nan (#). The work is divided into eight...
Medicinal Kung. No. 21. The Picture Of Chang : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 21.--The Picture of Chang Kwo-lao * abstracting from and adding to the strength of Fire. (#).--To cure the heat of the blood of the Three Divisions (imaginary functional passages) advancing upwards, vision indistinct. Sit...
The Twelve Positions. 8. Three Plates Falling : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 262 8.--Three Plates falling on the ground. The tongue firmly attached to the palate. Open the eyes and fix the breath. Standing with open feet in squatting form. The hands pressing forcibly as if seizing some thing. Turning...
The Twelve Positions. 3. The Third Aspect : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 257 3.--The Third Aspect of Wei-to. Support with the palms Heaven's door and look upward. The toes fix on the ground and stand upright. Let energy circulate to the legs and ribs to make them stand firm. Close firmly the jaws...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 3. Second Month : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 123 3.--"Second Month, name of Solar Term,--the "Waking of Insects" (animals that have secreted themselves all winter are supposed to come out on this day).--Close the fists tightly, turn the neck, move the elbows like...
Title Page : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], KUNG-FU, OR TAUIST MEDICAL GYMNASTICS. BY JOHN DUDGEON, M.D., C.M. pp. 67-291 in "The Beverages of the Chinese; Kung-fu; or, Tauist medical gymnastics; the population of China; a modern Chinese anatomist; and a chapter in Chinese...
Medicinal Kung. No. 26. Lu Ch'un Yang's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 26.--L Ch'un-yang's * Figure of sustaining the Pulse.--To cure the hundred (all) diseases. Sit upright, let the two hands press the 'sun' and 'moon,' two lateral acupuncture apertures two inches below the heart, times;...
Medicinal Kung. No. 2. The Venerable Prince : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 154 No. 2.--The Venerable Prince Li playing the Lute.--To cure chronic disease and yellow swelling. Sit silently with both hands on the knees, rub forcibly, let the heart consider and wait till the air has circulated to all...
The Twelve Positions. 4. Taking Away A Star : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 258 4.--Taking away a star and changing the Dipper for it. Support heaven and cover the head with one hand. Fix the eyes and look through the palms. Exert the strength and turn back, on each side alike. See No. 4.
Medicinal Kung. No. 39. The True Jade Immortal's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 39.--The True Jade Immortal's method of harmonizing the Hall of the Kidneys.--To cure pain of the legs. p. 194 Sit upright, clench the two hands, rub them warm, place the palms of the hand to the posterior "ching" door, rub...
The Twelve Positions. 10. The Lying Tiger : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 264 10.--The Lying Tiger springing at his Food. Standing with the feet apart as if the body would upset. Bending and stretching each leg alternately. Raise up the head that the breast may stretch forward, Flatten the back...
Kneading : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], KNEADING. The idea of kneading is rubbing or shampooing the sinews and bones strong. It consists of three portions, each of 100 days. (1).--"Kneading in season". Beginning in spring when the weather is still a little cold...
The Eight Ornamental Sections : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], THE EIGHT ORNAMENTAL SECTIONS. This name has been handed down by the sages of antiquity, and hence the eight illustrations. The object aimed at is to prevent the entrance of demons and vicious air, to obtain clearness in dreams...
Medicinal Kung. No. 6. Pai Yu Ch'an Seizing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 6.--Pai Y-ch'an (#) seizing his Food like the Tiger.--To cure twisting intestinal gravel. This Figure is elsewhere termed--The Hungry Tiger seizing his Food. p. 160 The abdomen to the ground, the hands and feet with force...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 23 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 23.--"For the Solar Term of the Twelfth Month, named "Slight Cold."--Sitting upright, one hand pressing the foot, p. 151 the other raised aloft as if supporting something, turn the head and change alternately [the hands], use...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 19. The Solar : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 147 19.--"The Solar Term of the Tenth Month, called "Beginning of Winter."--Seated upright, one hand on the knee, one hand grasping the elbow, change right and left and support the right and left 3 5 times, etc. To cure...
Divisions Under The External Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 247 DIVISIONS UNDER THE EXTERNAL METHOD. KUNG-FU FOR THE HEART. While performing the exercise must first rest the mind, cease from all thought, banish all grief, anger and suchlike and give up all the animal propensities...
Medicinal Kung. No. 38. Li T'ieh Kwai : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 192 No. 38.--Li T'ieh-kwai the Immortal leaning on his Staff.--To cure pains of the loins and back. Place the hands to the back and stand firm, take the staff to buttress the loins, let the left side lean on the staff, revolve...
The Twelve Positions. 1. The First Aspect : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 255 THE TWELVE POSITIONS. 1.--The First Aspect of Wei-to (a Deva or inhabitant of heaven, a deity of Hindoo mythology who protects the Buddhist religion, and three of the four continents into which the world is divided. It is...
Medicinal Kung. No. 47. Tung Fang Shuo's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 47.--Tung Fang-shuo's (#) * Method of grasping his Big Toes.--To cure hernia. p. 202 With the two hands grasp the big toes of the two feet, bend the toes for a period equal to 5 respirations, lead the air in the abdomen...
Medicinal Kung. No. 18. Ko Hsien Weng Opening : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 18.--Ko Hsien-wng (#) opening the Thorax.--To cure the thorax of obstruction. Stand erect, the feet placed after the Chinese figure of 8 (#); interlock the two hands, carry them to the front of the chest, rub them times...
The Twelve Positions. Physiology Of Kung Fu : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], PHYSIOLOGY OF KUNG-FU. The general principles of this art may be briefly and clearly expressed in the following quotation from one of their numerous works on the subject, and from one of the prefaces written in commendati...
The Twelve Positions. 7. Nine Devils Drawing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 261 7.--Nine Devils drawing a dagger. Half turn the head and bend the arms. Enfold the vertex and the cervix. When turning back from the head. Don't object that the force is terrible. Set in alternate rotation. With body...
Medicinal Kung. No. 48. The Patriarch : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 48.--The Patriarch of P'ng's (#) * Method of brightening the Vision. p. 203 Sit on the ground firmly, reverse the two hands and place them behind, extend the left leg, flex the right knee and press it upon the left leg equal...
Medicinal Kung. No. 1 The Honourable : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 153 MEDICINAL KUNG (#). No. 1.--The Honourable and Real Form of the Great Pure Ancestral Teacher.--To cure pain in the abdomen and suddenly alternating cold and hot. Sit upright, with both hands embrace below the navel, wait...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 21 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 149 21.--"For the Solar Term of the Eleventh Month, named "Great Snow."--Standing straight, the knees extended, both hands to the right and left as if supporting the two feet, right and left stamping, each 5 7 times, etc...
Next. Kneading : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], KNEADING. Under this title we include all forms of friction, pressing, rubbing, shampooing, massage, pinching etc. This method of cure and prevention of disease is of very ancient origin. It has been revived in modern times and is...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 2 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 122 2.--"For the Middle of the First Month, or "Rain Water."--Hands folded, press the thigh, turn the neck and body as before, alternately to the right and left 3 5 times, etc., as above. For the cure of obstructi...
Medicinal Kung. No. 45. Miss Sun Pu Erh Waving : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 45.--Miss Sun Pu-erh (#) waving the Flag.--To cure the same as the preceding. p. 200 Direct the body to the front, the two hands to be extended straight in front like taking hold of a thing; raise the right foot, so as to have...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 17 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 17.--"For the Solar Term of the Ninth Month, called "Cold Dew."--Sitting upright raise both arms, jerk up the body as if supporting something, right and left 5 7 times, p. 144 etc. To cure all sorts of vicious wind, cold, and damp...
Medicinal Kung. No. 27. Ch'en Hsi I Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 27.--Ch'n Hsi-i imitating the Cow descending from looking at the Moon (#).--To cure spermatorrha only. When there is about to be an emission, let the middle finger of the left hand plug the right nostril, and let the right...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 13 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 13.--"For the Solar Term of the Seventh Month, called "Beginning of Autumn."--Both hands to the ground, contract the body, close the breath, raise up the body in a jerking manner 7 8 times, etc. To fill up the empty (weak)...
Medicinal Kung. No. 34. Sun Hsuen Hsu Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 188 No. 34.--Sun Hsuen-hs (#) imitating the Black Dragon taking hold of his Claws.--To cure pain of the loins and legs. Sit firmly on the ground, extend both feet, push out the two hands in front and take hold of the two feet...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 4. Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 124 4.--"Middle of the Second Month,--termed the "Spring Equinox."--Extend the hands, turn the head to the right and left 6 7 times, knock the teeth 6 6, inspire and swallow 3 3. To cure weakness and the vicious pois...
The Twelve Positions. 5. Pulling Nine Oxen's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 259 5.--Pulling Nine Oxen's tails backwards. Stretch one leg backward, the other bend forward. Let the small abdomen (below the navel) loosely revolve the breath Exert the power in the two shoulders. And fix the eyes...
Medicinal Kung. No. 31. Ts'ao Kwo Chieu Taking : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 184 No. 31.--Ts'ao Kwo-chieu (#) * taking off his Boots.--To cure pain of the foot, calf of the leg and abdomen. Stand firmly, place the right as if scaling a wall, let the left hand hang down, direct the right foot in front...
Medicinal Kung. No. 42. Hsia Yun Feng Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 42.--Hsia Yn-fng (#) imitating the Black Dragon in a horizontal position on the Ground.--To cure pain of the back and spine. Bend the body, creep on the ground, kneel, place the two hands on the ground, revolve the air right...
Medicinal Kung. No. 20. The Maiden Ma Rubbing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 20.--The Maiden Ma (#) rubbing (away) the Disease.--To cure imperviousness of the air and arteries. Stand firmly. If it be the air and blood vessels of the left side that are not pervious ("i.e.", not circulating so...
The Twelve Positions. Diagrams Illustrating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 286 DIAGRAMS ILLUSTRATING THE PHYSIOLOGY OF KUNG-FU. 1.--T'ien men (Heavenly door) = the brow. 2.--Ni wan kung, Ni wan palace. 3--Sui hai kuh, the occiput, the marrow-sea, brain-sea. 4.--San chiao, the three divisions...
The Twelve Positions. Conclusion : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], CONCLUSION. A certain amount of mystery surrounds all the Tauist doctrines. Modern chemistry was derived from their alchymy; and the adoption of the movement cure is also traceable to the Tauists. The desire has been long...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 15 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 142 15.--"For the Solar Term of the Eighth Month, termed "White Dew."--Seated upright press the two hands on the knees, turn the head, pushing and stretching it each 3 5 times, etc. To cure rheumatism of the loins and back...
The Twelve Positions. 12. Wagging The Tail : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 266 12.--Wagging the Tail. With upright legs and outstretched arms. Pushing the hands to the ground. Fix the eyes and raise the head. Settle the thoughts and think of nothing else. Raise the head and feet. One and twenty times...
Medicinal Kung. No. 43. Ho T'ai Ku Supporting : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 43.--Ho T'ai-ku supporting Heaven, seated.--To cure swelling of the abdomen from debility. Seated upright the two hands are raised as if supporting a thing, move the air, and by upheaval lead the air upwards in 9 mouthfuls...
Medicinal Kung. No. 9. Ch'ieu Ch'ang Ch'un's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 9.--Ch'ieu Ch'ang-ch'un's (#) Method of Turning the Windlass; otherwise called the Genii turning the Windlass (the Shoulder).--To cure severe pain of the back and arm. Sit high (as on a chair), extend the right and left feet...
Medicinal Kung. No. 28. Fu Yeu Ti Chun Drawing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 28.--Fu-yeu-ti-chn (#) drawing the Sword from its Scabbard.--To cure all sorts of cardiac pains. p. 182 Stand erect and firm like the character (a nail), raise the right hand and look to the left; if the left hand be raised...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 11 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 136 11.--"For the Solar Term of the Sixth Month, named "Slight Heat."--Press the two hands to the ground, bend one foot under the body, stretch out the other with force 3 5 times, etc. To cure rheumatism (wind and dampness)...
Medicinal Kung. The Dragon Series : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 212 THE DRAGON SERIES. The Dragon is the chief among the four divinely constituted beasts, a legendary monster depicted by Chinese tradition as a four-footed reptile resembling a huge saurian. The watery principle...
Medicinal Kung. The Tiger Series : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 216 THE TIGER SERIES. The Tiger is the greatest of the four-footed creatures, the lord of wild animals, and represents the masculine principle of nature. He lives for a thousand years. When 500 years old, he becomes white. His...
Medicinal Kung. No. 37. The Immortal Li Hung : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 37.--The immortal Li Hung-chi (#) admiring the Moon.--This Figure is designed to harmonize the air and invigorate the blood. Bend the arms as if prostrating one's self to do obeisance; cross the hands and feet, crawl along...
Medicinal Kung. No. 8. The Immortal Maiden : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 161 No. 8.--The Immortal Maiden Ts'ao (#) looking at the Figure of the Ultimate Principle of Being (#).--To cure inflammation, pain and swelling of the eyes. p. 162 Fix the tongue on the palate, direct the eyes to the vertex...
Introduction : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 67 KUNG-FU, OR TAUIST MEDICAL GYMNASTICS. BY JOHN DUDGEON, M.D., C.M. Movements for the development of the body and for the prevention and cure of disease were known and practised in the most ancient times in all countries. We...
The Eighteen Disciplinary Records : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], THE EIGHTEEN DISCIPLINARY RECORDS. "The Method of Rubbing the Shoulder and Wrist".--On the completion of the kung, first stretch out the left arm and let another lift up with both hands the "tiger's mouth," (the space p. 246...
The Twelve Positions. The Nine Figures : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], THE NINE FIGURES TO REMOVE DISEASE AND LENGTHEN LIFE. No. 1.--Place the three middle fingers of the two hands in the "hollow of the heart" (depression below the ensiform cartilage, the heart of good people being supposed to be...
Medicinal Kung. No. 19. Wang Yu Yang's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 19.--Wang Y-yang's (#) Method of dispersing Pain.--To cure periodical air and a painful condition of the whole body. p. 171 Stand upright firmly, let the left foot be carried to the front, the right to the back, place the two...
The Twelve Positions. 6. Pushing Out : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 260 6.--Pushing out the Claws and Extending the Wings. Fix the body and let the eyes be angry. Push the hands forward in front of the chest. With strength turn back Seven times to complete the exercise. See No. 6.
Medicinal Kung. No. 41. Lan Ts'ai Ho Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 41.--Lan Ts'ai-ho (#) * imitating the Black Dragon shaking his Horns.--To cure pain of the entire body. p. 196 Sit upright, extend both feet, close firmly the two hands, and together with the body direct them to the front...
Medicinal Kung. No. 7. Han Chung Li's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 7.--Han Chung-li's (#) Method of sounding the "Heavenly Drum."--To cure vertigo. Sometimes called--The Vertigo-curing Tiger, or the Peach Blossom Tiger. A similar exercise is given under the heading--The Hands beating the Wind...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 8. The Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 8.--"The Middle of the Fourth Month, termed "Small Full."--One hand is raised as if upholding something, one hand pressed down, right and left each 3 5 times, etc. To cure obstructions in the liver and lungs of the usual character...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 14 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 141 14.--"For the Middle of the Seventh Month, termed "Stopping of Heat."--Turn the head to the right and left, raise the head, turn the two hands and beat the back each 5 7 times, etc. To cure rheumatism, pain of the shoulder...
Medicinal Kung. No. 11. Chang Tze Yung Driving : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 11.--Chang Tze-yung (#) driving the Pestle.--To cure indigestion, distension and rumbling of the abdomen, with pain each time. p. 164 Stand firmly, with the two hands support heaven, stamp the earth, and circulate the air 9...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 1 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 1.--"For the Solar Term of the First Month, or "Beginning of Spring."--Hands folded, press the thigh, turn the body, twist the neck towards the right and left alternately 3 5 times; knock the teeth, respire, gargle (as it were...
Medicinal Kung. No. 15. The Maiden Chang : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 15.--The Maiden Chang Chn-n (#) fixing her Animal Spirits.--To cure emptiness and great pain of the heart. p. 168 Sit upright, with the two hands press the knees, use the idea in it, look to the right and elevate the left...
Untitled : * This is an extremely rare 19th century treatise on Chinese medicine, particularly the practices of the Kung Fu school. This has never been reprinted, and was scanned from a rare copy in the possession of the University of California. Although best known for a fighting style, Kung Fu includes...
The Twelve Positions. 9. The Azure Drag : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 263 9.--The Azure Dragon stretching its Claws. Azure Dragon stretching its claws. The left emerges from the right. The exerciser imitates it. Level the palms and deeply breathe. Exert the strength on the shoulders and back...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 9 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 9.--"For the Solar Term of the Fifth Month, named "Sprouting Seeds."--[Although the figure is standing, the instruction is sitting. The sitting character ["tso"] seems, however, to indicate the passing a season in such exercises...
The Five Animals : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 112 THE FIVE ANIMALS. These figures for the cure of disease by perspiration were designed by the celebrated surgeon Hwa-to, of the Han dynasty (2nd century A.D.), who is not only the Esculapius of China but was well versed...
Medicinal Kung. No. 36. Fu Yuen Hsu Embracing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 36.--Fu Yuen-hs (#) embracing the Vertex.--To cure vertigo. p. 191 Sit upright, rub the two hands warm and embrace the vertex door (anterior fantanelle), shut the eyes to prevent the animal spirits from being dissipated, blow...
The Twelve Positions. 2. The Second Aspect : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 2.--The Second Aspect of Wei-to. Apply the toes to the ground; stretch out the arms horizontally, with quieted heart and silent breath, eyes wide open and mouth simple. See No. 2.
Medicinal Kung. No. 22. Ch'en's Kung : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 22.--Ch'n's "kung" for obtaining his Great Sleep.--To cure cold caught at any of the Four Seasons. * Lie on one side, flex the legs, rub the two hands until warm, embrace the membrum virile and scrotum, and revolve the air...
Medicinal Kung. No. 24. Han Hsiang Tse's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 177 No. 24.--Han Hsiang-tse's (#) * Figure for nourishing Man's Heart (#).To cure curvature of the lumbar spine and shaking (palsy) of the head. Stand firmly, bend the head, curve the lumbar spine, and perform the act...
Medicinal Kung. No. 4. The Immortal With : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 4.--The Immortal with the Iron Crutch pointing the Way.--For the cure of paralysis. This disease is supposed by the Chinese to be caused by phlegm blocking up the passages; that on the left is called "tan" (#), th...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 18. Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 145 18.--"Middle of the Ninth Month, termed "Frosts Descent."--Seated even, extend both hands and seize the feet; and, accompanying this exercise, use strength in the middle of the feet, then relax and withdraw the hands 5 7...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 7. Fourth Month : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 7.--"Fourth Month, Solar Term named "Beginning of Summer."--Breath closed and eyes shut, turn and change the hands, and press them on the knees each 5 7 times, etc. To cure wind and dampness collected in the ching-lo or net-work...
Medicinal Kung. No. 30. Ch'en Ni Wan's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 183 No. 30.--Ch'n Ni-wan's Method of grasping the Wind's Nest (acupuncture aperture below the occiput; see No. 7).--To cure want of clearness of the brain, and rheumatism of the head. Sit with the back to the outside, and let...
Medicinal Kung. No. 5. The Maiden Immortal : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 5.--The Maiden Immortal Ho (#) slowly ascending to Heaven.--To cure gravel twisting the intestines and abdominal pain. In one work, the Figure--a male--is termed "The Eighty-one (9 9) Ways of ascending to Heaven." p. 159 Sit...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 12 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 137 12.--"For the Middle of the Sixth Month, termed "Great Heat."--Sit all in a heap on the ground, twist the head toward the shoulders, and look like a tiger to the right and left each 3 5 times, etc. To cure rheumatism...
Medicinal Kung. Extra Curative Kung Without : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 207 EXTRA CURATIVE KUNG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTIONS. In a work copiously and beautifully illustrated on Kung-fu, which apparently has been abstracted from my library but of which I made a translation and had the most striking...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 16. Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 143 16.--"Middle of the Eighth Month, named "Autumnal Equinox."--Sitting cross-legged, both hands covering the ears, turn sideways to the right and left 3 5 times, etc. To cure rheumatism of ribs, loins, thighs,.knees...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 10. The Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 135 10.--"The Middle of the Fifth Month, termed "Summer Solstice."--Kneel, stretch the hands, interlock the fingers and bend them over the foot, change the feet right and left each 5 7 times, etc. To cure the obstructed wind...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 5. Third Month : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 125 5.--"Third Month,--Solar Term "Pure Brightness."--Change hands right and left, like drawing the bow, each 7 8 times, knock the teeth, respire, taking in the outside pure air to displace the foul air from within, and swallow...
Medicinal Kung. No. 16. Wei Po Yang's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 16.--Wei Po-yang's (#) * Method of beating the Wind.--To cure chronic paralysis. Sit upright, place the right fist against the right ribs, with the left hand press the knee, extend and withdraw the feet, think, move the air...
Medicinal Kung. No. 46. Chang Yao Yang Imitating : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 46.--Chang Yao-yang (#) imitating the Child worshipping the Goddess of Mercy.--To cure pain in front and back of heart. The body to assume the Chinese figure 8 (#); bend the head as far as the front of the chest, place the two...
Medicinal Kung. No. 12. Miss Huang Hua Sleeping : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 12.--Miss Huang-hua (#) Sleeping on Ice.--To cure consumption and extreme debility from venereal excesses. p. 165 Lie with the left hand for a pillow, rub the abdomen with the right fist, flex the right foot a little, press...
The Twelve Positions. 11. Making A Bow : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 265 11.--Making a Bow. Holding the head by the hands. Bend the waist to between the knees. Stretch the head to between the legs. Close the jaws very tightly. Cover up the ears to the sense of hearing as if something were...
Medicinal Kung. No. 29. The Divine Ancest : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 29.--The divine ancestor Hs (#) shaking the "Heavenly Pillar."--To cure all sorts of ulcers on the head, face, shoulders and back. Sit upright, let the two hands seize below the heart, agitate the "heavenly pillar" right...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 20 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 148 20.--"For the Middle of the Tenth Month, termed "Slight Snow."--One hand placed on the knee, the other grasping the elbow, right and left using force 3 5 times, etc. To cure wind, damp, and warm poison of the wrist...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. Introduction : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 119 KUNG-FU FOR THE FOUR SEASONS. In the year's exercises, we must omit all references to the time each day, which ranges from mid-night to 7 a.m., when they are enjoined; also the numerous correlations with pulses...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 6. Middle : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], p. 126 6.--"Middle of the Third Month,--termed "Corn Rain."--Sitting evenly, alternately raise the right and left hand as if supporting something, and alternately with the p. 127 right and left cover the breasts, each 5 7 times...
Medicinal Kung. No. 33. The Pure Peaceful : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 33.--The pure peaceful Heavenly Preceptor's Sleeping Kung.--To cure spermatorrha from dreams. p. 187 Recline on the back, the right hand supporting the head (as a pillow), the left hand grasping firmly the obscure parts...
Medicinal Kung. No. 10. Ma Tan Yang's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 10.--Ma Tan-yang's (#) Method of using the strength of Fire for the whole Body.--To cure the primordial air in a debilitated condition. Sit firmly cross-legged, first rub the two hands warm, then rub the eyes; afterwards use...
Medicinal Kung. No. 35. Kau Hsiang Sien's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 35.--Kau Hsiang-sien's (#) imitation of the Phoenix * spreading its Wings.--To cure diseases the same as the preceding one. p. 190 Bend and contract the body a little, raise the hand higher than the vertex, let the mouth...
Medicinal Kung. No. 25. Miss Chao Ling's : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 25.--Miss Chao-ling's (#) manner of making disease go.--To cure cold, numbness, and extreme pain of the leg and foot. p. 179 Stand erect, extend a finger of the left hand, with the right hand nip the belly of the arm. Revolve...
Kung Fu For The Four Seasons. 24 : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], 24. "For the Middle of the Twelfth Month, termed "Great Cold."--Both hands thrown behind, sitting kneeling with one foot extended straight out, with one foot use force right and left alternately each 3 5 times, etc. To cure...
Method For Acquiring The Essences : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], METHOD FOR ACQUIRING THE ESSENCES OF THE SUN AND MOON. (The important thing is to have the lungs full of air). The two essences of the Sun and Moon must unite to produce the myriad things of nature. The ancients swallowed these...
Notes On Kung Fu Regulating The Various Parts : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], NOTES ON KUNG-FU REGULATING THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BODY. It will be observed that the cause of disease is invariably supposed to depend upon the presence of vitiated or depraved air having stealthily gained admittance. The air...
Medicinal Kung. No. 17. Hsueh Tao Kwang Rubbing : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 17.--Hsueh Tao-kwang (#) rubbing his Heel.--For nourishing the original essence. Sit straight, with the hands rub until warm the sole of the left foot, move the air in 24 mouthfuls, afterwards rub warm the sole of the right...
Medicinal Kung. No. 44. Liu Hsi Ku Exhibiting : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 44.--Liu Hsi-ku (#) exhibiting terribly the Ferocious Tiger.--To cure dysentery. p. 199 Place the two hands in front and behind (one in front, the other behind), like grasping a horse and putting aside flowers, the feet also...
Medicinal Kung. No. 14. Li Ch'i Ch'an's Method : * "Kung-Fu, or Tauist Medical Gymnastics", by John Dudgeon, [1895], No. 14.--Li Ch'i-ch'an's (#) Method of dispersing the Semen (#) [ching]; sometimes called L-tsu's Method for strengthening the same.--To cure spermatorrha from dreams. Sit upright, raise up both feet, rub until warm the soles...