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FUNCTIONS OF QI
Qi has six
main functions.
- Produces
motion within the body and moves the
body.
- Transforms
- e.g. Spleen Qi transforms foods,
Kidney Qi fluids.
- Transports
- e.g. Spleen Qi takes nutrients to
the muscles. Lung Qi takes fluids to the skin to
moisten it.
- Warms -
Yang Qi warms the body.
- Protects -
e.g. Wei Qi keeps out external
pathogens.
- Contains -
e.g. Spleen Qi keeps blood in the vessels,
Kidney Qi keeps fluids in the bladder.
There are about twenty types of Qi that circulate in human beings. The sum
of all these types is called Zhen Qi meaning Upright Qi or Righteous Qi.
When you have the proper amount of Upright Qi and it’s flowing smoothly you
have health.
THEORY
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Yin & Yang Pt 1
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Yin & Yang Pt 2
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5 Elements
Qi
Anatomy-Physiology
| Functions
of Qi |
Organ Functions
Shen: Spirit & Mind
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Pathology Types
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Healing
Hierarchy |
