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