What makes Wei Qi?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the immune system is called Wei Qi (pronounced “way chee”). The Wei Qi is closely associated with the internal organs, specifically the lungs. When the energy of the lungs is well-balanced, Wei Qi is strong and can easily fight off any external attacks.

How is Wei qi formed?

"turbid"), ying and wei are nevertheless formed from the same precursor: "grain and water." Since grain and water must be transformed by the stomach and spleen, it is the middle burner that forms wei qi, not the lung.

What controls Wei qi?

In Chinese Medicine, the body's protective shield is called Wei Qi and is controlled by the lungs. This is our protective layer and keeps us from being infected by external pathogenic factors.

What is the definition Wei qi?

Many people are asking “What is Wei Qi?” The basic definition is that it provides an “immune system-like” barrier that protects the body from harmful pathogenic factors that can cause illness and disease.

What acupuncture points strengthen Wei qi?

Stomach 36 (ST-36).

The point will be located on the outer side of the shin bone. ST36 is a very powerful point, I use it almost all the time in my patients. It tonifies Wei qi in the body, helps digestion, alleviates allergies and prevents diseases by building up immunity.

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What essential oils for Wei Qi?

Wei Qi blend for colds

When experiencing symptoms, diffuse a blend of 4 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Sweet Orange and 1 drop Lemon in an electrical aromatherapy diffuser or candle burner to get the energy flowing in the direction of balance.

Where does Wei Qi originate?

GO, or otherwise known as Weiqi(directly translated from Chinese), originated from ancient China. There are a tangle of conflicting popular and scholarly anecdotes attributing its invention to two Chinese emperors, an imperial vassal and court astrologer.

What happens to Wei Qi at night?

During the night, the defensive qi enters the kidney and travels along the controlling cycle, moving from the kidney, to the heart, to the lung, to the liver, to the spleen, and back to the kidney. It is the night-time cycle that is the topic of focus here (see figure one).

What is Wei Qi booster?

Wei Qi Booster is an immune system tonic consisting of tonic and potent herbs that potentiate normal immune system function. According to the principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Wei Qi Booster, tonifies Qi and Blood, boosts the Wei Qi and clears Heat-toxins.

Is Wei Qi Yin or Yang?

Defensive Qi (Wei Qi) is the Qi which flows on the surface of the body; its main function is to protect against diseases. Compared to nutritive Qi, Wei Qi is Yang and superficial.

What emotion makes Qi rise?

Anger or rage will impair the Liver, causing Qi to rise and move upwards adversely, with the blood following. This is commonly known as 'Liver Qi rising'.

What is the way to stimulate Qi energy?

In general, you can strengthen your qi by eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. The specific application of the TCM practices of acupuncture, herbal teas, oral herbal medications, meditation, and qi gong when used regularly will restore qi.

What Chinese herbs move Qi?

Increasing aromatic or spicy herbs such as mints, basil, ginger, thyme, turmeric, but not chili is beneficial for releasing tension and promoting the smooth flow of liver Qi. These diet modifications reduce congestion derived from diet and when combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine promote Qi to flow smoothly.

What Chinese herb helps Qi stagnation?

Chai Hu (Bupleurum): Chai Hu is one of the most commonly used herbs to regulate the liver Qi and treat Qi stagnation, so it can be used in formulas targeting depression, stress, tension headaches and menstrual pain.

What are the three types of qi?

There are three kinds of qi, known as heaven qi (tian qi 天气), Earth qi (di qi 地气), and human qi (ren qi 人气).

Where is qi stored in the body?

The first source of Qi is inherited from your parents at conception. It is known as the “innate vital substance” and is stored in the kidneys. The second source is derived from essential substances in nature such as the air we breathe, food and water.

How do I know if I have qi deficiency?

The characteristic features of Spleen-Qi deficiency are fatigue, asthenia, atrophied muscle, pale tongue with thin white coating and moderate, weak pulse. Spleen-Yang deficiency is characterized by cold limbs, fear of cold, puffy pale tongue with slippery coating and slow fine pulse.

What is the English name of Wei qi?

But, first, a note on terms: the modern name for go in China is weiqi (pronounced way-chee), which means the " surrounding game." In old texts, however, the ancient term yi is also used. Both have often been rendered "chess" in English, but proper Chinese chess is xiangqi.

What does Wei qi mean in TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) much of our immune function falls under what we call the “Wei Qi” or “Protective Qi.” When our Wei Qi is strong it acts like an invisible shield that protects us from infections such as viruses.

What foods replenish Qi?

What herbs move stagnant Qi?

Chai Hu (Bupleurum): Chai Hu is one of the most commonly used herbs to regulate the liver Qi and treat Qi stagnation, so it can be used in formulas targeting depression, stress, tension headaches and menstrual pain.

What Chinese herbal for fatigue?

Herbs such as ginseng root or sweet wormwood may aid in fatigue treatment. You should consult a TCM practitioner before using herbs because some of them can interact with prescription medications.

What organ controls qi?

The Liver is involved by virtue of its role in regulating or ensuring the free flow of qi around the body and its role in regulating blood volume (“storing blood”).