Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

Improving Spleen and Stomach Qi Stagnation: TCM Insights on Bloating, Stomach Pain, and Acid Reflux

Qi stagnation caused by overeating and excessive worry is closely related to symptoms of bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. (Image designed by Doucefleur@iStockphoto) Bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux are common clinical issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes these are related to the dysfunction of Qi movement within the body, which affects the Spleen … Read more

9 Points to Self-Check for Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: Are You Affected?

9 Points to Self-Check for Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: Are You Affected?

Abstract: “When Qi flows, Blood flows; when Qi stagnates, Blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and Blood stasis often interact with each other. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), if the stasis is not removed, Qi will naturally become blocked, and once Qi is blocked, problems will arise in the body. The human body is like a … Read more

Relieving Qi Stagnation: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach with Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan

Relieving Qi Stagnation: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach with Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan

Click the blue text to follow us Written by Ban Xia Dong Qing A joyful heart is a good medicine Sometimes, the cause of Qi deficiency is not necessarily a lack of Qi; it may be due to obstruction in the middle jiao (中焦, zhōng jiāo), leading to poor Qi circulation. At this time, clearing … Read more

Disorders of Qi: Understanding Qi Deficiency and Related Conditions

Disorders of Qi: Understanding Qi Deficiency and Related Conditions

Disorders of Qi include insufficient generation or excessive consumption of Qi, abnormal movement of Qi, and decline in the physiological functions of Qi. These manifest as several conditions such as Qi deficiency, Qi sinking, Qi stagnation, Qi counterflow, Qi obstruction, and Qi collapse. Qi Deficiency Qi deficiency refers to the pathological changes resulting from insufficient … Read more

Unified Explanation of Deficient Fire, Excess Fire, and Yin Fire

Unified Explanation of Deficient Fire, Excess Fire, and Yin Fire

1. Yin Deficiency with Excess Fire, 2. Yang Deficiency with Cold, 3. Both Yin and Yang Deficiency, 4. Liver Qi Stagnation (1) Yin Deficiency with Excess Fire is the most common type of patient, with a very high incidence, primarily affecting middle-aged and elderly individuals, though it is also seen in adolescents. This condition is … Read more

Are You Also Suffering from Phlegm-Damp Constitution?

Are You Also Suffering from Phlegm-Damp Constitution?

Click the blue text above to follow us Phlegm-damp constitution, as the name suggests, is a condition characterized by an excess of phlegm and dampness in the body. This condition is commonly referred to in folk terms as having “too much dampness.” Individuals with this constitution often exhibit obesity, a soft and distended abdomen, a … Read more

The Two Types of TCM Constitution: Blood Stasis and Yin Deficiency

The Two Types of TCM Constitution: Blood Stasis and Yin Deficiency

Click the blue text to follow us Constitution refers to the relatively stable characteristics exhibited in the morphology, physiological functions, and psychological states of individuals, based on both congenital inheritance and acquired factors throughout life. According to the “Classification and Judgment of TCM Constitution” standard released by the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine on … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency and Qi Stagnation Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Deficiency and Qi Stagnation Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Constitution accompanies us throughout our lives, influencing our work and daily activities. Correctly understanding our constitution can significantly enhance our quality of life. Currently, there are nine types of constitutions classified, with eight being imbalanced and one being harmonious. Among these, Qi Deficiency constitution ranks first among the eight imbalanced types, accounting for approximately 13% … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to TCM Constitution and Health Preservation (9 Types of Constitutions)

Comprehensive Guide to TCM Constitution and Health Preservation (9 Types of Constitutions)

1、Pinghe ConstitutionDefinition of Pinghe Constitution:The Pinghe constitution, also known as “Pinghe Zhi”, is the most stable and healthiest constitution! It generally arises from good congenital endowment and proper postnatal nurturing. The Pinghe constitution is characterized by a moderate physique, rosy complexion, abundant energy, and robust organ function, representing a harmonious state of health in Traditional … Read more

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Treating Coronary Heart Disease and Angina

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Treating Coronary Heart Disease and Angina

Coronary heart disease can be considered one of the “top killers” of health, with a high incidence and dangerous progression. Western medicine categorizes coronary heart disease into five types: angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest, which correspond to the TCM diagnoses of chest obstruction pain (胸痹心痛), chest obstruction palpitations (胸痹心悸), chest … Read more