“Shu huo yi zhang pi, ren huo yi kou qi.” Some say that a person lives on a breath of qi, standing firm and unyielding; this breath is our essence, qi, and spirit. The “Nanjing Jizhu” states: “Qi is the foundation of a person.” This means that qi is the basis of life. People are … Read more
▲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
1. Qi Deficiency Qi deficiency refers to the depletion of vital energy (yuan qi), resulting in insufficient energy throughout the body and weakened functions, leading to the decline of organ functions and reduced resistance to disease. Clinically, it is commonly associated with symptoms such as mental fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, spontaneous sweating, susceptibility to colds, pale … Read more
The term “Qi” refers to the most fundamental substance in the human body, formed by the combination of the essence (jing) from the kidneys, the Qi absorbed and transformed by the spleen and stomach from food, and the clear Qi inhaled by the lungs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places great emphasis on the function of … Read more
With the continuous development of clinical medicine, the understanding of Qi disorders has gradually deepened, and has become more systematic. Currently, it is believed that Qi disorders can generally be summarized into three categories: Qi deficiency, Qi stagnation, and Qi reversal: (1) Qi Deficiency “ When essence and Qi are depleted, deficiency occurs.” This refers … Read more
Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the treatment of diseases focuses on regulating Qi (气), helping it to restore or return to the body’s natural functional state, in accordance with the activities of various organs. We know that Qi is a type of movement generated by the interaction of Yuan Yin (元阴) and Yuan Yang … Read more
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
Qi deficiency (气虚), Qi stagnation (气滞), Qi prolapse (气陷), and Qi reversal (气逆) are common patterns of Qi dysfunction, each with distinct characteristics. The main characteristic of Qi deficiency is “laziness.” When we describe a person as energetic, we say they are “full of vitality” (元气满满). In contrast, if one’s physical energy is insufficient, they … Read more