1. The main symptom is abdominal distension, which primarily manifests as gastric and abdominal bloating, a common occurrence in daily life. When tapped, it produces a drum-like sound. In internal medicine, this is referred to as pi man (distention syndrome) or pi zheng (spleen syndrome). There is a lack of appetite, and consuming soy products … Read more
Do you often feel bloated, especially after meals, with increased discomfort, frequent belching, and flatulence? These issues are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as stagnation of Qi in the stomach and intestines. Sometimes, emotional stress can exacerbate this feeling of fullness, as liver Qi invades the stomach, leading to severe stagnation. Today, Dr. Ma … Read more
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
Introduction: Qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach refers to the pathological changes of the Qi mechanism in the middle jiao being disordered, leading to stagnation and obstruction. The treatment principle is to promote Qi movement and relieve stagnation, which is based on the pathogenesis of spleen and stomach Qi stagnation. Indications: The main symptom … Read more
Yang Qi has a warming effect, capable of warming the body’s organs and limbs; it also has a protective function, as “Yang guards the exterior and provides stability.” When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body’s ability to promote blood and body fluids slows down, leading to phlegm-dampness and blood stasis. The entanglement of phlegm and … Read more