Heart Qi Stagnation
In traditional theory, this is a mixed full-empty pattern in which Heart qi fails to move freely and becomes constrained. Its scope includes the Heart's relationship to chest sensations, emotional affect, breathing rhythm, and circulation of qi through the upper burner. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full/Empty
- Organ affinity
- Heart, Lungs
- Defining presentations
- Palpitations; Chest fullness; Feeling of oppression of the chest; Depression
- Treatment principles
- Move and regulate Heart qi in traditional theory.; Unbind chest constraint and harmonize the upper burner.; Support qi where deficiency accompanies stagnation.; Coordinate Heart and Liver qi movement when their patterns overlap.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database