Rebellious Qi
In traditional theory, Rebellious Qi describes qi moving in an inappropriate direction, especially upward counterflow in the Lung or Stomach systems. Its conceptual role is directional: it organizes symptoms according to disturbed ascent, descent, or counterflow rather than identifying a single substance deficiency. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.
Key reference facts
- Nature
- Full
- Organ affinity
- Liver, Lungs, Stomach
- Defining presentations
- Hiccuping; Belching; Nausea; Vomiting; Coughing
- Treatment principles
- Direct rebellious qi downward; Harmonize the Stomach; Diffuse and descend Lung qi; Resolve accompanying traditional factors
Related library records
Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database