What is Yang Qi? Yang Qi is the innate energy received from parents combined with the acquired energy from respiration and the essence of food transformed by the spleen and stomach. It plays a role in nourishing the body’s tissues and maintaining the functions of the organs. As one ages, Yang Qi gradually diminishes. What … Read more
During the late Qing Dynasty, under the reigns of Tongzhi and Guangxu, the “Fu Yang School,” led by Zheng Qinan, also known as the “Fire God School,” gained immense popularity. They emphasized the importance of Yang Qi and adeptly utilized herbs such as Fu Zi (Aconite) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to treat severe conditions, … Read more
As the standard of living continues to improve, people are increasingly concerned about their health. Many factors affect human health, among which the sufficiency of Yang Qi is crucial. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Yin forms the body, Yang transforms Qi; when Yang is insufficient, myriad diseases arise.” We often say, “All things grow with the … Read more
During the process of treating patients, I have found that some people’s hands are truly cold.Not only are their hands cold, but their feet, knees, and thighs are also cold, and this coldness can even reach their buttocks and abdomen.In their own words, they feel as if they have just walked out of an ice … Read more
Yang Qi has a warming effect, capable of warming the body’s organs and limbs; it also has a protective function, as “Yang guards the exterior and provides stability.” When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body’s ability to promote blood and body fluids slows down, leading to phlegm-dampness and blood stasis. The entanglement of phlegm and … Read more
Constantly cold hands and feet, lack of energy, poor complexion, and feeling fatigued with minimal activity… If you often feel unwell but can’t pinpoint the issue, it may be due to a reduction of Yang Qi in your body. We often hear Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) talk about Yang Qi, but what exactly is “Yang … Read more
During the process of treating patients, I have found that some people’s hands are truly cold. Not only are their hands cold, but their feet, knees, and thighs are also cold, and this coldness can even reach their buttocks and abdomen. In their own words, they feel as if they have just walked out of … Read more
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Author | Lin Zhichen Editor | Chunfeng Reviewer | Xiao Ye Community | Add WeChat chunfeng52566, note “Join Group” to exchange knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine There is a group of people who often have this trouble: every time the weather turns cool, they experience cold hands and feet; after drinking a cup of iced … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Health Preservation in the Inner Canon Those who understand some knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should know that TCM emphasizes dialectical treatment, and the theoretical basis of dialectical treatment is the Eight Principles, which are: Yin and Yang, Exterior and Interior, Cold and Heat, Deficiency and … Read more