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Understanding the Pathogenesis of Hypertension: The Role of Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Water Retention

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Understanding the Pathogenesis of Hypertension: The Role of Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Water Retention

Pathogenesis of Hypertension Through extensive clinical practice with classical formulas and reflective thinking, I believe that the human body operates primarily through the movement of Qi, Blood, and Water. The mechanism behind elevated blood pressure can be attributed to three pathological mechanisms: Qi stagnation, Blood stasis, and Water retention. (1) Blood stasis is fundamental: The … Read more

Qi Stagnation, Qi Deficiency, Qi Not Returning to Origin… Emotional Adjustment and Medication Principles

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Qi Stagnation, Qi Deficiency, Qi Not Returning to Origin... Emotional Adjustment and Medication Principles

【If the pulse is long, it indicates Qi treatment; if short, it indicates Qi disease; if rapid, it indicates Qi heat; if slow, it indicates Qi cold; if strong, it indicates Yin injury; if wiry, it indicates Qi stagnation; if full above, it indicates Qi excess; if full below, it indicates Qi distension; if choppy, … Read more

Understanding Qi Disorders: Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Reversal (Part II)

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Understanding Qi Disorders: Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, and Qi Reversal (Part II)

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

Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Knowledge: How to Regulate Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis in the Liver? Although modern women are rarely like Lin Daiyu from “Dream of the Red Chamber,” in reality, many women experience symptoms of liver qi stagnation (肝气郁结) and blood stasis (血瘀). Women who are introverted, have narrow-mindedness, carry heavy emotional burdens, … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, Qi Prolapse, and Qi Reversal: Distinct Characteristics and Treatment Approaches

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Understanding Qi Deficiency, Qi Stagnation, Qi Prolapse, and Qi Reversal: Distinct Characteristics and Treatment Approaches

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

Understanding Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi Stagnation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Concept of Qi Stagnation Qi stagnation: refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed, leading to stagnation and blockage. 2. Causes of Qi Stagnation: 1. Qi stagnation is primarily caused by emotional distress, or by the obstruction of phlegm, dampness, food accumulation, heat, and blood stasis, which affects the flow … Read more

10 Commonly Used Chinese Patent Medicines for Yang Deficiency

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10 Commonly Used Chinese Patent Medicines for Yang Deficiency

For kidney Yang deficiency, generally, Yang deficiency leads to coldness, and the tongue shows: pale and tender tongue body, fat tongue shape, white and thick tongue coating; typical symptoms include: pale complexion, aversion to cold, cold limbs, clear and frequent urination, nocturia, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness in the lower back and knees, intolerance to … Read more