The physical characteristics of a Qi deficiency constitution are manifested as soft muscles. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, reluctance to speak, fatigue, easy sweating, a pale red tongue with a swollen appearance and tooth marks on the edges, and a weak, slow pulse. Some may also exhibit a sallow or pale complexion, a lack … Read more
1. Definition Qi deficiency constitution refers to a state characterized by easy fatigue, weak voice, preference for quiet, susceptibility to colds, shortness of breath, and excessive sweating due to insufficient vital energy (yuan qi) and deficiency of organ qi. 2. Determination Criteria 1. Population Characteristics Individuals with Qi deficiency are often found in the western … Read more
Qi Deficiency Constitution Do you often feel physically exhausted and lack energy? Do you think it’s just a matter of being lazy? Actually, it could be due to Qi deficiency! What is Qi Deficiency? Concept of Qi Deficiency Constitution Qi deficiency constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to … Read more
The Chronic Disease Joint Studio of the Luopu Community Health Service Center at Panyu Second Hospital has received positive feedback from the local community after launching TCM identification services. Today, we continue our series on TCM identification, focusing on the Qi Deficiency Type. Constitution Characteristics Overall Characteristics Insufficient vital energy, primarily characterized by fatigue, shortness … Read more
Health Science Popularization Jinan Third People’s Hospital Traditional Chinese Medicine In daily life, do you often feel weak, short of breath, prone to sweating, and lack of energy? Do you frequently catch colds, prefer to stay still, speak softly, and have a poor appetite? This is due to insufficient Qi (气) in the body, which … Read more
Nursing in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors, Dietary and Medicinal Supplements, Regulating Mental and Emotional States, Balancing Activity and Rest. The process of disease, in a certain sense, is a struggle between the zheng qi (正气, Right Qi) and xie qi (邪气, Pathogenic Qi). When the pathogenic factors prevail, … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the human body is a microcosm interconnected with nature, where the health of the five organs is closely related to the balance of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. In the Huangdi Neijing and the theories of Master Ni Hai Xia, the “Five Evils” are significant pathways for disease invasion, … Read more
Some friends experience a lack of appetite due to irregular eating habits, and consuming cold foods can trigger stomach pain, often accompanied by the occurrence of sour regurgitation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency is characterized by the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, with an excess … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification and cleansing. When people frequently experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as liver qi stagnation, which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what liver qi stagnation is … Read more
It is well known that anger can harm the liver, and everyone has experienced bouts of anger. Over time, this can lead to liver qi stagnation (gan qi yu jie). Also known as liver depression (gan yu), liver qi stagnation is a common condition, particularly prevalent among women. Therefore, it is essential to understand how … Read more