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Qi Stagnation

In traditional theory, Qi Stagnation denotes impaired movement of qi, often discussed in relation to the Liver, chest, and digestive tract. Its conceptual role is to organize distension, variable discomfort, and affective constraint around a full or obstructive pattern. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Full
Organ affinity
Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Lungs
Defining presentations
Feeling of distension; Moving distending pain; Depression; Irritability; Mood swings
Treatment principles
Regulate the movement of qi; Spread constrained Liver qi; Harmonize ascending and descending functions; Relieve conceptual distension and constraint

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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