Qi and Blood Deficiency
In traditional theory, Qi and Blood Deficiency denotes simultaneous insufficiency of functional qi and nourishing blood across the body, with frequent relevance to the Spleen, Heart, and Liver systems. Its conceptual role is to organize generalized weakness, reduced nourishment, and impaired shen-related functions within an empty pattern. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Empty
- Organ affinity
- Heart, Spleen, Liver
- Defining presentations
- General weakness; Fatigue; Weak voice; Pale face; Shortness of breath
- Treatment principles
- Supplement qi and nourish blood.; Support Spleen transformation and production.; Strengthen functional activity while preserving nourishment.; Settle the shen when deficiency-related restlessness or sleep disturbance is emphasized.
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database