Understanding Liver Dysfunction: Causes of Liver Fire, Qi Stagnation, and Blood Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Liver Dysfunction: Causes of Liver Fire, Qi Stagnation, and Blood Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver and gallbladder are understood differently than in Western medicine, where they refer to the liver and gallbladder organs. In TCM, the liver stores blood and governs the flow of Qi throughout the body. If the physiological functions of the liver are disrupted, it can affect the functions of … Read more

Understanding Liver Disorders: Stagnation of Liver Qi, Liver Fire, Liver Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, and Blood Stasis

Understanding Liver Disorders: Stagnation of Liver Qi, Liver Fire, Liver Yin Deficiency, Liver Blood Deficiency, and Blood Stasis

“The liver is the general of the body, from which strategies emerge!” The liver can be considered the great general of the human body, but it is also quite fragile; if not careful, dysfunction of the liver and gallbladder may occur. What are the manifestations of liver dysfunction? How should it be treated?1. Stagnation of … Read more

Common Symptoms of Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency: A Self-Assessment Guide

1. Yang Deficiency: Detailed Symptoms 1. Head: Headaches upon waking (turbid yin obstructing clear yang), the top of the head feels cold, headaches occur without a hat, and the face may appear flushed; 2. Face: Complexion appears bluish, pale, or flushed and hot; 3. Eyes: Dark circles, visual fatigue, dull eyesight, “peach blossom eyes,” and … Read more