Wei Qi theory is one of the important fundamental theories in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),originating from Neijing and continuously elaborated by later medical practitioners,which plays an important role in the clinical diagnosis and treatment. This article provided a systematic review of the generation,characteristics,functions and operational laws of Wei Qi,basing on which,summarized the modern research progress on the material basis of Wei Qi. The research has shown that there is a certain correlation of the function,distribution,or operational rhythm of Wei Qi and the immune system,nervous system,mitochondria and ointment fat lipids,etc.,but none of them can fully cover the theoretical content of Wei Qi. Future research should explore the potential material foundations of Wei Qi through dialogue with the modern medical system and interdisciplinary collaboration from a holistic perspective,Meanwhile,the attention should be paid to eliminating falsehood and preserving the truth,innovating in inheritance,and realizing the creative research and development mode of Wei Qi theory,providing ideas and references for promoting the modernization process of TCM.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |