What Are the Specific Manifestations of Qi Deficiency?

What Are the Specific Manifestations of Qi Deficiency?

What Are the Specific Manifestations of Qi Deficiency?1. Frequent Shortness of Breath and Chest Tightness Frequent occurrences of shortness of breath and chest tightness are manifestations of lung Qi deficiency (肺气虚, fei qi xu). Individuals may feel breathless even with slight exertion or experience a sensation of insufficient air. Additionally, some may experience chest tightness, … Read more

The Olfactory Diagnosis of Urine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Olfactory Diagnosis of Urine in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Urine is the turbid liquid resulting from the body’s metabolic processes of water and fluids. The normal odor of urine should come from volatile acids present in it. If urine is left standing for a long time, the breakdown of urea can produce an ammonia smell. In pathological conditions, fresh urine may exhibit fishy, foul, … Read more