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Zong Qi (宗气) - Chest Qi and Respiration in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zong Qi (宗气) is the chest Qi that supports respiration, voice, blood circulation and cardiac strength in TCM.
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Ying Qi (营气) - Nutritive Qi and Blood Circulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ying Qi (营气) is the nutritive Qi that circulates in the blood vessels with Blood, nourishing the organs and tissues in TCM.
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Yin (阴 Yīn) - Principle of Matter and Coolness in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yin (阴) represents matter, fluids, coolness and rest in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to nourish it.
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Yang (阳 Yáng) - Principle of Heat and Activity in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yang (阳) represents heat, movement, transformation and vital impetus in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to support it.
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Wei Qi (卫气) - Defensive Qi and Immunity in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wei Qi (卫气) is the defensive Qi that circulates on the body's surface, defends against external aggression and regulates skin temperature in TCM.
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Yin Deficiency (阴虚 Yīn Xū) - Internal Heat and Nourishing Approaches in TCM
Yin Deficiency (阴虚) manifests as hot flushes, thirst and agitation in TCM. Discover its causes, signs and dietary protocols that nourish Yin.
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Yang Deficiency (阳虚 Yáng Xū) - Internal Cold and Warming Approaches in TCM
Yang Deficiency (阳虚) manifests as internal cold, cold intolerance and slow digestion in TCM. Discover its causes, signs and warming dietary protocols.
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Shen Deficiency (神虚 Shén Xū) - Weakening of Spirit and Psyche in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shen deficiency (神虚) in TCM is the weakening of spirit and psyche, linked to Heart Blood or Yin deficiency. Discover its manifestations and supporting dietary approaches.
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Blood Deficiency (血虚 Xuè Xū) - Nourishing Deficiency and Tonification Protocols in TCM
Blood Deficiency (血虚) manifests as pallor, dizziness, fatigue and menstrual cycle troubles in TCM. Discover its causes, signs and dietary tonification protocols.
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Kidney Deficiency (肾虚 Shèn Xū) - Insufficiency of Deep Reserves in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Kidney deficiency (肾虚) in TCM designates an insufficiency of the body's deep reserves. Discover its causes, manifestations and dietary and therapeutic approaches.
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Spleen Deficiency (脾虚 Pí Xū) - Insufficiency of Transforming Function in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Spleen deficiency (脾虚) in TCM designates an insufficiency of the Spleen's transforming and transporting function. Discover its causes, manifestations and dietary and therapeutic approaches.
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Qi Deficiency (气虚 Qì Xū) - Energetic Exhaustion and Tonification Protocols in TCM
Qi Deficiency (气虚) is the most common syndrome in TCM, manifesting as fatigue, breathlessness and lowered immunity. Discover its causes, signs and dietary approaches.
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Bladder (膀胱 Páng Guāng) - Urine Elimination and Fluid Storage in TCM
The Bladder (膀胱) in TCM stores urine, eliminates it and coordinates with the Kidney for fluid management. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols.
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Gall Bladder (胆 Dǎn) - Courage, Decision and Bile Secretion in TCM
The Gall Bladder (胆) in TCM stores and concentrates bile, governs courage and decisions. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols.
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Cupping Therapy (拔罐 Bá Guàn) - Suction Therapy and Qi/Blood Circulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cupping therapy (拔罐) is a suction therapy in TCM that circulates Qi and Blood, clarifies Heat and relieves pain. Discover its principles, indications and complementary dietary approaches.
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Wind (风 Fēng) - Internal and External Pathogenic Factor, Diagnostics and Approaches in TCM
Wind (风) in TCM is the leader of pernicious influences, mobile and changing, causing headaches, itching and trembling. Discover its causes, signs and dietary approaches.
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Wind-Dampness (风湿 Fēng Shī) - Mixed External Pathogen and Biological Disorders in TCM
Wind-Dampness (风湿) is a mixed external pathogenic factor in TCM that causes joint pain, heaviness and circulation troubles. Discover its manifestations and dietary approaches.
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Tropism (归经 Guī Jīng) - Food Affinity for Meridians and Organs in TCM
Tropism (归经) in TCM designates the specific affinity of a food for a meridian and organ. Discover how foods specifically target Zang-Fu organs.
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