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Understanding the Pathogenesis of Hypertension: The Role of Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Water Retention

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Understanding the Pathogenesis of Hypertension: The Role of Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Water Retention

Pathogenesis of Hypertension Through extensive clinical practice with classical formulas and reflective thinking, I believe that the human body operates primarily through the movement of Qi, Blood, and Water. The mechanism behind elevated blood pressure can be attributed to three pathological mechanisms: Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, and Water retention. (1) Blood stasis is fundamental: The … Read more

Luo Dalun: When Qi is Stagnant, Blood Becomes Congested, This is What We Call “Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis”

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Luo Dalun: When Qi is Stagnant, Blood Becomes Congested, This is What We Call "Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis"

When Qi is stagnant, blood becomes congestedWhen a person gets angry, it affects the circular movement within the body, leading to abnormalities in the rise and fall of Qi.Qi is the driving force behind blood circulation. If the liver Qi is stagnant and the Qi mechanism is obstructed, it naturally cannot provide sufficient power, resulting … Read more

Understanding Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

When visiting a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, one often hears the term—Qi Zhi Xue Yu (气滞血瘀), which translates to Qi stagnation and blood stasis. On the surface, this term seems easy to understand; it refers to Qi being blocked and blood accumulating in one place. However, it can describe many conditions, such as lower … Read more

Formation and Manifestation of Qi Stagnation

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Formation and Manifestation of Qi Stagnation

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a philosophical concept, and it can also be described as a philosophical therapy. Philosophy is universally applicable, which is why TCM is flourishing worldwide, bearing abundant fruits. However, people generally find it difficult to accept TCM concepts, as they are highly conceptual and not easily understood. While concepts like Qi … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

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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

Understanding Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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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

The Five Major Causes of Tumors in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Phlegm-Dampness, Heat-Toxin, and Deficiency of Zheng Qi

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The Five Major Causes of Tumors in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Phlegm-Dampness, Heat-Toxin, and Deficiency of Zheng Qi

In modern medicine, tumors are generally named based on their origin in human organ tissues and biological behavior.According to the biological characteristics of tumors and their harmfulness to the body, they are generally divided into benign and malignant tumors.Based on the way tumors exist, they are further classified into solid tumors and non-solid tumors.Solid tumors … Read more

Causes, Symptoms, and Management of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

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Causes, Symptoms, and Management of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis

Question: How can I receive such articles every day?? Just click on the blue text above the arrow! 1. Causes of Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Constitution – The formation of Qi stagnation and blood stasis constitution is a long process, related to various factors such as emotions, diet, age, environment, and diseases. For example: … Read more

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

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Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome is particularly common among women, especially those who are meticulous, perfectionist, and overly cautious. “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi”; “When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and blood stasis are interrelated issues; where there is … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

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What is Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis?

Qi (气) and blood (血) are closely related in physiology, and their pathological conditions often influence each other. Qi stagnation (气滞) can lead to blood stasis (血瘀), and prolonged blood stasis can, in turn, obstruct the flow of Qi, affecting its rising and descending functions. Thus, it is said: “Qi stagnation often causes distension, while … Read more