Qi Stagnation, Qi Deficiency, Qi Not Returning to Origin… Emotional Adjustment and Medication Principles

Qi Stagnation, Qi Deficiency, Qi Not Returning to Origin... Emotional Adjustment and Medication Principles

【If the pulse is long, it indicates Qi treatment; if short, it indicates Qi disease; if rapid, it indicates Qi heat; if slow, it indicates Qi cold; if strong, it indicates Yin injury; if wiry, it indicates Qi stagnation; if full above, it indicates Qi excess; if full below, it indicates Qi distension; if choppy, … Read more

Liver Qi Stagnation: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help You Regulate It

Liver Qi Stagnation: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help You Regulate It

What is Liver Qi Stagnation? Some friends often sigh, feeling a blockage in their chest, their emotions not very high, and they suspect they might have Liver Qi Stagnation. Is it possible? It indeed could be Liver Qi Stagnation! Unlike the heat symptoms of Liver Fire, Liver Qi Stagnation is characterized by Qi stagnation, emotional … Read more

Emotional Distress and Liver Qi Stagnation: TCM Solutions for Well-Being

Emotional Distress and Liver Qi Stagnation: TCM Solutions for Well-Being

Have you ever felt uncomfortable all over? Feeling uneasy and unwell? After various examinations, no abnormalities were found? Only to receive explanations from doctors like “Liver Fire” or “Liver Qi Stagnation”? … If you have had similar experiences, please raise your hand. The liver is a very important detoxification organ in the human body. When … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to the pathological changes where the flow of Qi is obstructed, leading to blood circulation issues, resulting in the coexistence of Qi stagnation and blood stasis. The symptoms of Qi stagnation and blood stasis should be analyzed separately for Qi stagnation and blood stasis, and dietary therapy can be … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation and How to Address Abdominal Distension?

What is Qi Stagnation and How to Address Abdominal Distension?

Many children experience significant abdominal distension, and when you pat their little bellies, they make a loud sound, filled with gas. These children suffer from poor qi circulation in the abdomen, leading to the stomach qi not descending, abdominal gas not being released, and a lack of flatulence. They may also have bad breath or … Read more

Stagnant Qi Leading to Stomach Distension and Belching? A Formula to Regulate Qi and Relieve Stagnation for Comfort

Stagnant Qi Leading to Stomach Distension and Belching? A Formula to Regulate Qi and Relieve Stagnation for Comfort

Click the blue text to follow us Written by/Happy Heart A happy heart is a good medicine. Why does Qi stagnate? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Qi must flow smoothly; if it is obstructed, it leads to stagnation. Especially in the stomach and large intestine, which are part of the six fu organs, if … Read more

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