Understanding Qi Stagnation in the Right Hypochondrium from a TCM Perspective

Understanding Qi Stagnation in the Right Hypochondrium from a TCM Perspective

The lungs are responsible for storing Qi, and all the Qi of the organs and meridians is disseminated by the lungs. The characteristic of Qi is to descend and clear; relying on the heart fire to transform and generate lung Qi. As soon as the lung Qi is formed, it already nurtures the Yin spirit, … Read more

Understanding Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Qi stagnation and blood stasis” (qì zhì xuè yū) is a disease pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that describes a pathological state. “Qi stagnation” refers to the obstruction and accumulation of “Qi” in the meridians, while “blood stasis” indicates the stagnation of blood. “Qi stagnation” can lead to “blood stasis.” Both “Qi stagnation” and … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Reversal Pathology

Understanding Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Reversal Pathology

1. Qi Deficiency Qi deficiency refers to the depletion of vital energy (yuan qi), resulting in insufficient energy throughout the body and weakened functions, leading to the decline of organ functions and reduced resistance to disease. Clinically, it is commonly associated with symptoms such as mental fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, spontaneous sweating, susceptibility to colds, pale … Read more

Imbalances of Qi: Beyond Qi Deficiency – Understanding Qi Stagnation, Qi Obstruction, and Qi Collapse

Imbalances of Qi: Beyond Qi Deficiency - Understanding Qi Stagnation, Qi Obstruction, and Qi Collapse

In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li Qi, as referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the most fundamental substance of the human body, formed by the … Read more

The Five Major Causes of Tumors in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Phlegm-Dampness, Heat-Toxin, and Deficiency of Zheng Qi

The Five Major Causes of Tumors in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Phlegm-Dampness, Heat-Toxin, and Deficiency of Zheng Qi

In modern medicine, tumors are generally named based on their origin in human organ tissues and biological behavior.According to the biological characteristics of tumors and their harmfulness to the body, they are generally divided into benign and malignant tumors.Based on the way tumors exist, they are further classified into solid tumors and non-solid tumors.Solid tumors … Read more

Causes, Symptoms, and Management of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Causes, Symptoms, and Management of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Question: How can I receive such articles every day?? Just click on the blue text above the arrow! 1. Causes of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Constitution – The formation of Qi stagnation and blood stasis constitution is a long process, related to various factors such as emotions, diet, age, environment, and diseases. For example: … Read more

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome is particularly common among women, especially those who are meticulous, perfectionist, and overly cautious. “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi”; “When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and blood stasis are interrelated issues; where there is … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

Qi (气) and blood (血) are closely related in physiology, and their pathological conditions often influence each other. Qi stagnation (气滞) can lead to blood stasis (血瘀), and prolonged blood stasis can, in turn, obstruct the flow of Qi, affecting its rising and descending functions. Thus, it is said: “Qi stagnation often causes distension, while … Read more

Solutions for Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, Qi Sinking, and Qi Reversal

Solutions for Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, Qi Sinking, and Qi Reversal

The term “Qi” refers to the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the combination of the essence (jing) from the kidneys, the Qi absorbed and transformed by the spleen and stomach from food, and the clear Qi inhaled by the lungs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places great emphasis on the function of … Read more

Pathological Analysis and Prevention of Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

Pathological Analysis and Prevention of Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1)

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