Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostic Thinking – Pain
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Qi stagnation and blood stasis refer to the disruption of the flow of Qi and the obstruction of blood circulation due to various reasons, which is a very common classification of pain syndromes. As stated in the book “Shou Shi Bao Yuan”: “Qi is the commander of blood; when Qi moves, blood moves; when Qi stops, blood stops; when Qi is warm, blood flows smoothly; when Qi is cold, blood coagulates; if Qi does not circulate for a moment, blood will not flow for a moment.” Qi stagnation can lead to blood stasis, and blood stasis must be accompanied by Qi stagnation; these two conditions influence each other and often create a vicious cycle.
Manifestations
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Qi stagnation and blood stasis can be caused by external injuries leading to blood stasis followed by Qi stagnation, or by emotional disturbances causing liver Qi stagnation, resulting in poor circulation of blood. Additionally, with aging, the decline of Yang Qi can hinder the movement of Qi and blood.
Qi stagnation and blood stasis can lead to persistent pain in various parts of the body, characterized by sharp pain that worsens at night and is fixed in location. This is due to the obstruction of Qi and blood, as the classic saying goes, “No flow means pain.”
Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
The treatment principle for pain due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis is primarily to invigorate Qi and promote blood circulation, supplemented by strengthening the spleen and benefiting Qi to enhance immunity.
Symptom, Root, and Prevention
– Reviving Ancient Formulas –
While invigorating Qi and promoting blood circulation may seem simple, it is actually quite complex. If the body already has insufficient righteous Qi leading to blood stasis, merely promoting Qi and blood circulation may excessively deplete Qi and worsen the condition.
Symptom: For this situation, the Youluo Tong can accurately and appropriately deliver medicinal liquid to the areas of Qi and blood stagnation, allowing Qi to flow and blood to circulate, which addresses the symptoms.
Root: It can also carry the medicinal effects to reside within the meridians, reshaping the surrounding blood supply and alleviating inflammation in muscles and blood vessels to relieve pain, which addresses the root cause.
Prevention: Additionally, ginseng herbal drinks can benefit the spleen and replenish Qi, preventing the recurrence of pain due to insufficient righteous Qi, which addresses the prevention of disease.
Symptom, Root, and Prevention, when practiced together, form the Baimaixiaotong formula.
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