Jing (Essence) is a treasured substance in TCM. It is considered one of the revered Three Treasures of TCM. The Three Treasures include Jing, Qi, and Shen (Spirit)Oriental medicine identifies two types of Jing: Pre-Natal Jing and Post-Natal Jing. Together they are known as Jing. Pre-Natal Jing is inherited from your parents and Post-Natal Jing is the result of breath, good diet, meditation, sleep, exercise, and good lifestyle choices.
In Western Medicine, the evolving field of genetics and the study of DNA are the combined Western Medical fields that study inheritance. Genetics is a quickly growing field at the cutting edge of Western Medicine. It holds the promise of new treatments and improved physical developments for the genetically challenged.