Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states that when the righteous qi (zheng qi) is present, evil cannot invade. In the same environment, some people are prone to catching colds while others are not; similarly, when climbing stairs, some experience shortness of breath while others do not.TCM often discusses qi; what are the manifestations of those with … Read more
Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient vital energy. The term “Qi” represents the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the combination of the essence from the kidneys, the Qi derived from the spleen and stomach’s absorption and transformation of food, and the clear Qi … Read more
1. Qi Deficiency Constitution 【Constitution Identification】Qi deficiency indicates a weak spirit. Individuals with a Qi deficiency constitution generally have weak muscles and often appear listless, with shortness of breath and reluctance to speak. They frequently suffer from poor health and are prone to illness. They speak weakly, have a vacant gaze, easily tire, sweat profusely, … Read more
Case Study Ms. Zhang, 50 years old, often feels a sensation of tightness in her chest, difficulty in breathing, and experiences fatigue easily during conversations or light activities, making her prone to catching colds. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that these symptoms began after hiring a nanny from another region. Ms. Zhang was suspicious of … Read more
More exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow us! In the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the health status of the human body is closely related to the balance of Qi (气), Blood (血), Yin (阴), and Yang (阳). The four common physical states of Qi deficiency (气虚), Blood deficiency … Read more
Human constitution is categorized into nine basic types: Pinghe (平和质, Harmonious Constitution), Qi Deficiency (气虚质), Yang Deficiency (阳虚质), Yin Deficiency (阴虚质), Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿质), Damp-Heat (湿热质), Blood Stasis (瘀血质), Qi Stagnation (气郁质), and Special Constitution (特禀质). Among these nine types, all except the Pinghe constitution are considered imbalanced. When the constitution is imbalanced, diseases are not … Read more
Body deficiency is categorized into four types: Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Yang deficiency. 1. “Qi Deficiency”: The main manifestations of Qi deficiency include: shortness of breath, fatigue, low voice, shortness of breath upon exertion, easy sweating, dizziness, palpitations, pale yellow complexion, poor appetite, internal heat, spontaneous sweating, prolapse of the rectum, uterine … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation Before reading, please click the blue text above “Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Health Preservation“, then click “Follow” so that you can receive the highest quality articles, completely free subscription, please feel free to follow Qi deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of … 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
Shortness of breath, low voice, lack of energy, poor appetite, fatigue, and susceptibility to colds are common symptoms of Qi Deficiency (Qi Xu). This condition falls within the realm of sub-health in modern medicine. Individuals with Qi deficiency often have lower immunity and resistance to diseases compared to healthy individuals. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more