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What does Qi stagnation mean? When visiting a TCM practitioner for illness, the diagnosis may include “Qi stagnation.” So, what does Qi stagnation mean? Let’s take a closer look. What is Qi Stagnation? Qi stagnation is a term in TCM that refers to the obstruction of Qi flow in the organs and meridians. It can … Read more
Qi deficiency (气虚), Qi stagnation (气滞), Qi prolapse (气陷), and Qi reversal (气逆) are common patterns of Qi dysfunction, each with distinct characteristics. The main characteristic of Qi deficiency is “laziness.” When we describe a person as energetic, we say they are “full of vitality” (元气满满). In contrast, if one’s physical energy is insufficient, they … Read more
During the late Qing Dynasty, under the reigns of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the “Fu Yang School”, led by Zheng Qinan, also known as the “Fire God School”, gained immense popularity. They emphasized the importance of Yang Qi and effectively utilized herbs such as Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to treat severe conditions, … Read more
Question 1. What are the concepts of mutual generation and mutual restraint? Answer: Mutual generation (相生, xiāng shēng) is a term from the theory of the Five Elements, referring to the relationships of generation and restraint among metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Ancient Chinese believed that these five substances have a mutually nurturing and … Read more
Video Course The Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a systematic view in Chinese philosophy that has been widely applied in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), feng shui, destiny analysis, physiognomy, and divination. It was first seen among the Yin-Yang scholars during the Warring States period. The significance of the Five Elements encompasses five basic dynamic processes … Read more
The Five Elements theory permeates the field of medicine, primarily used to correspond with the five organs of the human body: the liver belongs to Wood, the heart to Fire, the spleen to Earth, the lungs to Metal, and the kidneys to Water. This theory explains the physiological functions of the five organs based on … Read more
The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is a worldview and methodology developed by ancient Chinese scholars to understand and explain nature, falling under the category of naive materialism. It has profoundly influenced the development of ancient Chinese philosophy. Based on the medical practices of physicians, the Five Elements theory gradually evolved into an … Read more
行 五 传统 学说 The Basic Concept of the Five Elements The Five Elements, namely Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, represent five categories of material properties and their dynamic changes. The term “Five” refers to the five categories of material properties that constitute all things in the universe, separated from the primordial qi of … Read more
The theory of the Five Elements, like the theory of Yin and Yang, originated in ancient China. In ancient times, people believed that Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water were essential elements in daily life and production, and they are also the five fundamental elements that constitute the normal changes in nature. For example, Water … Read more
Pathogenesis of Taiyang Disease Taiyang governs the exterior and controls the Ying and Wei (nutritive and defensive qi), serving as the “barrier of the body”. When external pathogens invade through the skin, they obstruct the Wei Yang, causing stagnation of Ying Yin and excess of pathogenic heat at the exterior, hence it is termed Taiyang … Read more