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Qi (气) and blood (血) are the two fundamental substances in the human body, playing a crucial role in life activities. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the meridians (经络) are energy pathways that permeate the body, corresponding to blood vessels, where “Qi” flows. The heart merely provides the driving force for blood circulation, while … Read more
There is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that “all diseases arise from Qi.” Why is this so? First, we need to understand what Qi is. In TCM theory, Qi is a fundamental element that constitutes the human body. Although it is an intangible substance, its role is extremely important. Qi governs the circulation … Read more
1. Overeating Five Flavors Eating too much of anything you like is not good. Especially, consuming excessive amounts of rich, fatty, and spicy foods can disrupt the normal rhythm of digestion, leading to thick blood, causing Qi to follow the blood flow, and subsequently resulting in Qi stagnation. 2. Coldness Cold causes stagnation; a state … Read more
Qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to a pathological state where both Qi stagnation and blood stasis coexist.Currently, many women experience Qi stagnation and blood stasis, often characterized by introverted personalities who tend to bottle up their feelings when faced with unhappiness or setbacks. Over time, this can easily lead to physical issues.So, what are … Read more
Qi abnormalities mainly include Qi deficiency, Qi stagnation, Qi counterflow, Qi collapse, Qi sinking, and Qi obstruction. Below, we will introduce these six manifestations of Qi abnormalities and their causes. Have you experienced any of these? Qi Abnormality One: Qi Deficiency Concept: Refers to the pathological state of depleted vital energy, insufficient Qi throughout … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Qi (气) is the vital energy of the human body, while blood (血) is the source of that energy. When Qi is deficient, individuals often feel fatigued, short of breath, disinterested in speaking, have poor appetite, dizziness, and pale complexion. Conversely, when blood is deficient, symptoms may include … Read more
This article is based on the theories from: “Zhongyi Zhenhou Bian Zhi Guiding” (Guidelines for TCM Symptom Differentiation and Treatment), “Fangjixue” (Pharmacology of Formulas). Hello, I am a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wen Junran. In recent days, I have been writing some popular science articles about the concept of “Qi” in … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Knowledge: How to Regulate Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in the Liver? Although modern women are rarely like Lin Daiyu from “Dream of the Red Chamber,” in reality, many women experience symptoms of liver qi stagnation (肝气郁结) and blood stasis (血瘀). Women who are introverted, have narrow-mindedness, carry heavy emotional burdens, … Read more
Author: Ji Linghui In the world of diseases, they can be categorized as either cold or hot; either deficiency or excess. In this issue, we will continue discussing “excess”. Excess refers to the presence of pathogenic factors, meaning that evil qi is retained. The syndromes caused by pathogenic excess are called excess syndromes. In Traditional … Read more
The lungs govern the storage of Qi; all Qi within the organs and meridians is disseminated by the lungs. Qi is inherently clear and descending; when the heart fire turns right, it transforms into lung Qi. Once lung Qi is transformed, it has already nurtured the Yin spirit, thus its nature is clear, solemn, and … Read more