Liver Qi Stagnation: Solutions for Constipation, Insomnia, Sensation of a Foreign Body in the Throat, Abdominal Distension, and Vivid Dreams

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Liver Qi Stagnation: Solutions for Constipation, Insomnia, Sensation of a Foreign Body in the Throat, Abdominal Distension, and Vivid Dreams

What are the 4 types of symptoms caused by Liver Qi stagnation? 1. Affects the circulation of blood and the metabolism of body fluids When Liver Qi is stagnant, blood circulation becomes obstructed, leading to blood stasis.Over time, blood stasis can develop into “zheng ji” (pathological masses), similar to uterine fibroids in Western medicine. Women … Read more

Six Signs of Liver Qi Stagnation and How to Adjust It: The Sooner You Know, the Better!

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Six Signs of Liver Qi Stagnation and How to Adjust It: The Sooner You Know, the Better!

肝气郁结 (Liver Qi Stagnation)，肝 (Liver) is the organ most easily affected by emotions; negative emotions such as anger and depression can impact our liver. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver has a function of regulating and dispersing energy (qi), thriving on smoothness and disliking stagnation. If emotional disturbances lead to dysfunction in the … Read more

The Impact of Liver Qi Stagnation on the Five Organs

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The Impact of Liver Qi Stagnation on the Five Organs

Click the blue text to follow us In spring, the liver qi (肝气) rises, and while it is vigorous, it can also be unstable. Excessive rising of liver qi can lead to heat, while stagnation of liver qi can damage the liver. Therefore, soothing the liver in spring is of utmost importance. For those who … Read more

Differentiation between Liver Qi Stagnation and Spleen Qi Stagnation Syndromes

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Differentiation between Liver Qi Stagnation and Spleen Qi Stagnation Syndromes

Inheriting the essence of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth Definition:Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome: A condition characterized by emotional distress, failure of the liver to regulate, and stagnation of Qi. Common clinical symptoms include chest and hypochondriac fullness, breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain, and menstrual irregularities in women. Spleen Qi Stagnation Syndrome: … Read more

Six Common Diseases Caused by Liver Qi Stagnation (with Combined Medication Plans)

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Six Common Diseases Caused by Liver Qi Stagnation (with Combined Medication Plans)

The syndrome of Gan Qi Yu Jie (Liver Qi Stagnation) is a common pattern in TCM liver diseases, often caused by the liver’s failure to regulate and the stagnation of Qi. The main symptoms include chest and hypochondriac distension and pain, chest tightness, lack of appetite, tendency to sigh, emotional depression, irritability, dizziness, wiry pulse, … Read more

Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation: A Key to Health with Chai Hu Shu Gan San

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Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation: A Key to Health with Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Author | Mu Mu Editor | Chun Feng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Have you ever felt this way? There was a time when I often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath, getting breathless even after a little walking, and speaking felt exhausting. When I got anxious or talked for too long, I would easily … Read more

Four Stages of Liver Qi Stagnation and Two Methods to Soothe the Liver and Relieve Depression

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Four Stages of Liver Qi Stagnation and Two Methods to Soothe the Liver and Relieve Depression

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver plays a role in regulating the flow of Qi and stabilizing emotions. Maintaining a cheerful mood is beneficial for liver health. However, frequent feelings of depression and anxiety can lead to liver Qi stagnation, resulting in a series of pathological changes. What are the four … Read more

Six Manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation: If None Apply, Your Liver is Healthy

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Six Manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation: If None Apply, Your Liver is Healthy

When mentioning the liver, people often think of diseases such as “hepatitis B, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, and liver cancer,” but they tend to overlook liver qi stagnation and excessive liver fire. In their view, these two conditions do not pose a threat to life, but this is not the case. As the saying … Read more

Liver Qi Stagnation? Don’t Worry! Moxibustion on Five Points to Eliminate Nodules

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Liver Qi Stagnation? Don't Worry! Moxibustion on Five Points to Eliminate Nodules

Hey, friends! In the past two years, the overall environment has not been good, and many people have complained to me about feeling overwhelmed by stress, feeling like they can hardly “live on”. Every day, they are shrouded in pessimistic emotions, doing things they are unwilling to do, and their tempers are getting worse.As a … Read more

What Are the Manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation?

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What Are the Manifestations of Liver Qi Stagnation?

Liver Qi stagnation refers to the syndrome characterized by the liver’s failure to disperse and the stagnation of Qi, also known as Liver Qi Stagnation Syndrome. In simple terms, it means that the Qi within the body cannot flow smoothly, leading to various problems. We all know that the liver is one of the important … Read more