Spleen Qi Deficiency

Diagnosis: Five Major Symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency and How to Restore Spleen and Stomach Health

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Diagnosis: Five Major Symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency and How to Restore Spleen and Stomach Health

1. What are the manifestations of Spleen Qi Deficiency? 1. Typical symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency: abdominal distension with reduced appetite, exacerbation of distension after eating, fatigue in limbs, mental exhaustion, shortness of breath and reluctance to speak, weight loss or obesity with edema, pale white tongue coating. 2. Typical symptoms of Spleen Yang Deficiency: … Read more

The Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nasal Odors

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The Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nasal Odors

【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The nose is the orifice of the lungs, responsible for respiration. Additionally, as the Yangming meridian passes near the nose, we can clinically discern the pathological changes of the lung and stomach meridians through the odors … Read more

The Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Olfactory Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The nose is the orifice of the lungs, responsible for respiration. Additionally, as the Yangming meridian passes near the nose, we can clinically discern the pathological changes of the lung and stomach meridians through the olfactory examination of nasal odors. ① Nasal Odor [Olfactory Diagnosis] There is a foul odor when exhaling from the nasal … Read more

16 Clinical Cases to Master the Use of “Fifteen Luo Points” for Rapid Therapeutic Effects

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16 Clinical Cases to Master the Use of "Fifteen Luo Points" for Rapid Therapeutic Effects

Effectively Utilizing “Luo Points” for Rapid ResultsAuthor: Yang Chengqi, Transcribed by Yang Liping The “Fifteen Luo Points” refer to the acupuncture points where the fifteen collaterals branch off from their respective meridians. The Luo points of the twelve primary meridians are located below the elbow and knee joints in the limbs, with the Ren Luo … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi, Liver Qi, Spleen Qi, Lung Qi, and Kidney Qi Deficiencies

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Understanding Qi Deficiency: Heart Qi, Liver Qi, Spleen Qi, Lung Qi, and Kidney Qi Deficiencies

The term “Qi deficiency” refers to insufficient Zheng Qi (正气) in the body, specifically a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by a deficiency of Yuan Qi (元气). Therefore, once Qi deficiency occurs, the functions of promoting, warming, defending, consolidating, and transforming Qi may decline, potentially leading to reduced functional activities of certain bodily … Read more

Different Types of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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Different Types of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

We can distinguish different types of phlegm-dampness based on various tongue appearances and clinical symptoms, and apply different formulas for treatment. 1. Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness. The tongue appearance of these patients shows: the edges of the tongue are marked with teeth indentations, and the tongue surface is white and slippery. This indicates that … Read more

The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

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The Four Stages of Phlegm-Dampness and Their Treatment Approaches

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness can be divided into four distinct stages: Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虚), Spleen Qi Deficiency with Excess Dampness (脾虚湿盛), Internal Generation of Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿内生), and Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking (痰瘀互结). Each of these stages presents different tongue appearances and clinical manifestations, and the treatment methods vary significantly at each stage. The … Read more

What is Qi Stagnation and How to Address Abdominal Distension?

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What is Qi Stagnation and How to Address Abdominal Distension?

Many children experience significant abdominal distension, and when you pat their little bellies, they make a loud sound, filled with gas. These children suffer from poor qi circulation in the abdomen, leading to the stomach qi not descending, abdominal gas not being released, and a lack of flatulence. They may also have bad breath or … Read more