Types of Qi Flashcards

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Q

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.

A

Chest/pectoral qi

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This type of qi circulates between the skin ans muscles. It is associated with immunity, controls pores, regulates temperature and moistens the skin

A

Wei qi

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3
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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.

A

Nutritive qi

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4
Q

Each organ has its own form of this qi

A

Organ qi

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5
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This qi organ is prenatal. Your parents pass it on to you.

A

Yuan/Source/Original Qi

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6
Q

This qi originates from air

A

Kong or Chest qi

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7
Q

What is the main symptom of collapse of qi?

A

PROLAPSE!

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8
Q

Qi deficiency presents with what symptom?

A

Fatigue

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9
Q

When qi moves in the wrong direction, it is said to be

A

rebellious

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10
Q

Qi stagnation manifests as what type of pain?

A

dull, achy

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11
Q

Blood stasis=what kind of pain?

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Sharp

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12
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What are the fundamental textures?

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Qi, Blood, Essence, Spirit & fluids

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