Treatment of Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi, Lung Qi, Spleen Qi, Kidney Qi, Qi Sinking, Qi Reversal, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Collapse

Treatment of Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi, Lung Qi, Spleen Qi, Kidney Qi, Qi Sinking, Qi Reversal, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Collapse

Qi Deficiency – The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) has long pointed out: “All diseases arise from Qi,” meaning that many diseases are related to the movement of Qi in the body. Therefore, to maintain health, it is essential to focus on Qi replenishment. Qi replenishment methods are suitable for those with Qi deficiency; … Read more

Feeling Short of Breath? Deep Breathing Might Indicate Qi Deficiency!

Feeling Short of Breath? Deep Breathing Might Indicate Qi Deficiency!

“The Suwen (Plain Questions) states: ‘Human beings are born from the Qi of Heaven and Earth.’ ‘When Heaven and Earth combine their Qi, it is called a person.’ Humans are born from the Qi of Heaven and Earth.” Qi deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a lack of strength, … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hello everyone: Today, we will discuss what Qi deficiency is. Friends who have experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis often encounter the term “Qi deficiency.” Patients typically ask, “Which Qi is deficient? Is it Kidney Qi (Shen Qi), Spleen Qi (Pi Qi), Heart Qi (Xin Qi), or Lung Qi (Fei Qi)? Or is it … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The causes of Qi deficiency include excessive fatigue. Traditional Chinese Medicine states: “Labor consumes Qi.” When a person is extremely busy and under significant stress for a period, their immune system becomes particularly weak, making them more susceptible to colds. If you maintain a regular intake of Qi within a manageable range and replenish new … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Deficiency and How to Regulate It

Symptoms of Qi Deficiency and How to Regulate It

When consulting a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, the term “Qi deficiency” (qì xū) is often mentioned. Qi deficiency syndrome refers to symptoms such as pale complexion, shortness of breath, low voice, fatigue, breathlessness upon exertion, spontaneous sweating, poor appetite, loose stools, pale white tongue coating, weak pulse, and symptoms of spleen and lung Qi … Read more

Classification of Qi Deficiency Symptoms, Chinese Patent Medicines for Qi and Kidney Deficiency, and Dietary Remedies for Qi Deficiency

Classification of Qi Deficiency Symptoms, Chinese Patent Medicines for Qi and Kidney Deficiency, and Dietary Remedies for Qi Deficiency

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “Qi” refers to the extremely subtle substance that is highly active and continuously moving within the human body, serving as the fundamental material that constitutes and sustains life activities. Qi deficiency can be categorized into several types: Lung Qi deficiency (Fei Qi Xu), Kidney Qi deficiency (Shen Qi Xu), Spleen … Read more

Strategies for Nourishing Qi in the Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi Deficiency

Strategies for Nourishing Qi in the Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi Deficiency

Full of vitality and energy is a sign of good health, while Qi deficiency not only leads to fatigue but also affects the function of related organs, causing various health issues.The manifestations of Qi deficiency in the five organs are distinct, and appropriate adjustments are necessary to replenish their Qi. 1. Liver Qi Deficiency The … Read more

Symptoms of Qi Deficiency and Three Effective Ways to Regulate It

Symptoms of Qi Deficiency and Three Effective Ways to Regulate It

Qi deficiency is a common condition mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Individuals with Qi deficiency often experience symptoms such as excessive sweating, fatigue in the limbs, and poor appetite. Over time, this can severely affect the normal functioning of the body’s organs. So, what are the symptoms of Qi deficiency? What should one do … Read more

Classification of Qi Deficiency and Comprehensive TCM Health Management Methods

Classification of Qi Deficiency and Comprehensive TCM Health Management Methods

It is common to hear people around us refer to themselves as having “Qi deficiency” or “dual deficiency of Qi and blood”… Especially as we enter autumn and continue through winter, many feel lethargic, have cold hands and feet, poor appetite, and negative thoughts… Many do not take this seriously and consider it a common … Read more

Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi Deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by insufficient vital energy (Qi). Qi is the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the essence of the kidneys, the Qi absorbed and transformed by the spleen and stomach from food … Read more