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Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhou Zhongying: Experience in Differentiating and Treating Externally Contracted Febrile Diseases

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▲Zhou Zhongying, Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1928.6-2023.10)Zhou Zhongying, the first Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chief TCM Physician at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has been engaged in clinical work in TCM for 70 years. He proposed new theories such as “Three Toxins Theory” and “Stagnation and Heat Theory”, which have … Read more

Pathogenesis of Qi in the Human Body: Qi Mechanism Imbalance

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Pathogenesis of Qi in the Human Body: Qi Mechanism Imbalance

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

Imbalances of Qi: Beyond Qi Deficiency – Understanding Qi Stagnation, Qi Obstruction, and Qi Collapse

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Imbalances of Qi: Beyond Qi Deficiency - Understanding Qi Stagnation, Qi Obstruction, and Qi Collapse

In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li Qi, as referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the most fundamental substance of the human body, formed by the … Read more

Manifestations of Qi Abnormalities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Manifestations of Qi Abnormalities in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi abnormalities mainly include Qi deficiency, Qi stagnation, Qi counterflow, Qi collapse, Qi sinking, and Qi obstruction. Below, we will introduce these six manifestations of Qi abnormalities and their causes. Have you experienced any of these? 　　 　　Qi Abnormality One: Qi Deficiency 　　Concept: Refers to the pathological state of depleted vital energy, insufficient Qi throughout … Read more

Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Qi Reversal, Qi Sinking, Qi Closure, and Qi Collapse

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Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Qi Stagnation, Qi Reversal, Qi Sinking, Qi Closure, and Qi Collapse

Abnormalities of Qi mainly include two aspects: one is insufficient generation or excessive consumption of Qi, leading to the pathological changes of Qi deficiency; the other is certain functional disorders of Qi and abnormal movement of Qi, resulting in pathological changes such as Qi stagnation, Qi reversal, Qi sinking, Qi closure, or Qi collapse. 1. … Read more