Introduction Qi stagnation type stomach pain is commonly seen in conditions such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, acute and chronic gastritis, gastric neurosis, as well as in cases of gastric ptosis, gastric mucosal prolapse, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and gallstones. How should one eat daily to manage Qi stagnation stomach pain? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more
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
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
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
Many people experience issues with liver qi stagnation. Initially, liver qi stagnation may only manifest as emotional disturbances, causing feelings of discomfort and a sense of blockage. Individuals often resort to sighing or losing their temper to relieve the stagnant qi within. This is due to insufficient liver qi flow, leading to stagnation and blockage … Read more
Do you often feel bloated, especially after meals, with increased discomfort, frequent belching, and flatulence? These issues are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as stagnation of Qi in the gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes, emotional stress can exacerbate this condition, leading to further bloating, as liver Qi invades the stomach, resulting in severe stagnation. Today, Dr. … Read more
Today, we continue discussing the basic pathogenesis of Qi in the human body, following yesterday’s discussion on Qi deficiency. Today, we will focus on Qi mechanism imbalance. The Qi mechanism in the human body is fundamentally characterized by the processes of rising, descending, entering, and exiting. Qi mechanism imbalance refers to an abnormal pathological state … Read more
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
【If the pulse is long, it indicates Qi treatment; if short, it indicates Qi disease; if rapid, it indicates Qi heat; if slow, it indicates Qi cold; if strong, it indicates Yin injury; if wiry, it indicates Qi stagnation; if full above, it indicates Qi excess; if full below, it indicates Qi distension; if choppy, … Read more
What is Liver Qi Stagnation? Some friends often sigh, feeling a blockage in their chest, their emotions not very high, and they suspect they might have Liver Qi Stagnation. Is it possible? It indeed could be Liver Qi Stagnation! Unlike the heat symptoms of Liver Fire, Liver Qi Stagnation is characterized by Qi stagnation, emotional … Read more