Types of Qi Flashcards
This qi forms in the upper sea of qi. It closely associates with the lungs an heart, functioning to maintain proper respiration, heartbeat and circulation. With the heart & lungs, it produces the voice.
Chest/pectoral qi
This type of qi circulates between the skin ans muscles. It is associated with immunity, controls pores, regulates temperature and moistens the skin
Wei qi
Deficiency of this type of qi can lead to blood deficiency because of their close relationship. It flows in the blood via blood vessels and supplies nutrients to the body.
Nutritive qi
Each organ has its own form of this qi
Organ qi
This qi organ is prenatal. Your parents pass it on to you.
Yuan/Source/Original Qi
This qi originates from air
Kong or Chest qi
What is the main symptom of collapse of qi?
PROLAPSE!
Qi deficiency presents with what symptom?
Fatigue
When qi moves in the wrong direction, it is said to be
rebellious
Qi stagnation manifests as what type of pain?
dull, achy
Blood stasis=what kind of pain?
Sharp
What are the fundamental textures?
Qi, Blood, Essence, Spirit & fluids