The Seven Emotions Disrupt the Activities of Qi
The seven emotions impair the Zang-Fu mainly by disrupting Qi activities. Qi carried Blood will go astray. Further, prolonged emotional distress may transform i...
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The Relationship Between Qi and Body Fluid
Qi is a Yang substance, whereas Body Fluid is a Yin substance. The relationship between Qi and Body Fluid is similar to the relationship between Qi and Blood. H...
The Relationship Between Qi and Essence
Essence is the material base of Qi, even a form of special liquid Qi. Qi is derived from Essence and functional Qi produces Essence. Essence is closely related ...
The Relationship Between Qi and Blood
According to TCM, “Qi is the commander of Blood.” Qi transformation motivates Blood generation. Qi, mainly Nutritive Qi, is an ingredient of Blood. Blood defici...
The Classification of Qi
Qi can be classified into four basic types: Primordial Qi (or Original-Qi) (Yuan-Qi, ), Pectoral Qi (Zong-Qi, ), Nutritive Qi (Ying-Qi, ), and Defensive Qi (Wei...
The Physiological Functions of Qi (2)
(4) Fixating and controlling Qi controls and restrains liquids such as Blood, Body Fluid, and sperm to prevent undue loss. Spleen-Qi holds the Blood within the ...
The Physiological Functions of Qi (1)
(1) Propelling function Qi is a refined element with vitality. Like an energy source, it activates and promotes the body’s growth and development, motivates or ...
The Movement Styles of Qi
As a refined substance, Qi is very active, restless, and often invisible. Qi moves through organs or viscera, meridians, and especially the cavity spaces betwee...
The Production of Qi
There are two origins of Qi: congenital (or Primordial) and acquired. Congenital Qi is inherited from one’s parents. This intangible Qi, stored in the Kidneys, ...
The concept of Qi
(1) Qi is the essential substance of the human body Qi is described as the basic element of human vital energy in classic Chinese literature. The underlying the...