Understanding Qi and Blood, Stagnation, and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi and Blood, Stagnation, and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a complete diagnostic theory and treatment methods, utilizing many specialized terms. Since TCM is inherited from ancient China, these terms can be confusing if understood directly in modern Chinese, which hinders the formation of TCM thinking and leads to misunderstandings in modern medical theory. To learn TCM, it is essential … Read more

The Impact of Labor and Leisure on Qi and Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Impact of Labor and Leisure on Qi and Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the icon to view↓↓↓↓ Four Great Classics TCM Moxibustion Pediatric Tuina Disease Inquiry In the “Suwen: On Pain” it is proposed that “all diseases arise from Qi.” Qi is responsible for the movement of essence, blood, and body fluids, as well as maintaining the normal function of the organs. Conversely, if the essence, blood, … Read more

Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

Qi stagnation caused by overeating and excessive worry is closely related to symptoms of bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. (Image designed by Doucefleur@iStockphoto) Bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux are common clinical issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes these are related to the dysfunction of Qi movement within the body, which affects the Spleen … Read more

9 Points to Self-Check for Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: Are You Affected?

9 Points to Self-Check for Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: Are You Affected?

Abstract: “When Qi flows, Blood flows; when Qi stagnates, Blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and Blood stasis often interact with each other. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if the stasis is not removed, Qi will naturally become blocked, and once Qi is blocked, problems will arise in the body. The human body is like a … Read more

Relieving Qi Stagnation: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach with Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan

Relieving Qi Stagnation: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach with Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan

Click the blue text to follow us Written by Ban Xia Dong Qing A joyful heart is a good medicine Sometimes, the cause of Qi deficiency is not necessarily a lack of Qi; it may be due to obstruction in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to poor Qi circulation. At this time, clearing … Read more

The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold – How to Adjust

The Four Major Deficiencies in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Deficiency Leads to Laziness, Blood Deficiency Causes Dryness, Yin Deficiency Results in Heat, and Yang Deficiency Results in Cold - How to Adjust

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are four major deficiencies: Qi Deficiency, Blood Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, and Yang Deficiency. Qi and blood are the roots of human life, while Yin and Yang are the foundation of health. Any deficiency in these areas indicates that the body is not in optimal health and requires supplementation. First … Read more

Feeling Short of Breath? Deep Breathing Might Indicate Qi Deficiency!

Feeling Short of Breath? Deep Breathing Might Indicate Qi Deficiency!

“The Suwen (Plain Questions) states: ‘Human beings are born from the Qi of Heaven and Earth.’ ‘When Heaven and Earth combine their Qi, it is called a person.’ Humans are born from the Qi of Heaven and Earth.” Qi deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a lack of strength, … Read more

Qi Deficiency: Understanding and Treating Your Qi Deficiency Constitution with Moxibustion at Three Key Acupuncture Points

Qi Deficiency: Understanding and Treating Your Qi Deficiency Constitution with Moxibustion at Three Key Acupuncture Points

What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient original Qi. Original Qi is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that represents the most fundamental and important Qi, serving as the driving force behind human life activities. TCM theory posits that original Qi originates from … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hello everyone: Today, we will discuss what Qi deficiency is. Friends who have experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis often encounter the term “Qi deficiency.” Patients typically ask, “Which Qi is deficient? Is it Kidney Qi (Shen Qi), Spleen Qi (Pi Qi), Heart Qi (Xin Qi), or Lung Qi (Fei Qi)? Or is it … Read more

Qi Deficiency: A Potential Threat to Longevity! Do You Suffer from One of These 5 Types of Qi Deficiency? TCM Offers You a Solution!

Qi Deficiency: A Potential Threat to Longevity! Do You Suffer from One of These 5 Types of Qi Deficiency? TCM Offers You a Solution!

The pace of life today is extremely fast, and many people are particularly busy with work and under significant stress, leading to a condition known as Qi Deficiency, which can cause considerable harm to the body. So how can we nourish our Qi? Qi deficiency may shorten lifespan! Do you suffer from one of these … Read more