Pericardium Qi Stagnation
Pericardium Qi Stagnation
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Diagnostic Signs
Slightly pale purple color tongue
Overflowing (Hong), Empty (Xu)
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Other Associated Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
Key characteristic symptoms of this pattern are the feeling of chest distension and palpitations.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
Emotional stress such as sadness, grief, worry and guilt obstructs Qi in the chest and cause Qi Stagnation here.
Pathological Mechanism
Pericardium is located in the center of the chest and it plays the connecting role for both the Heart and the Lung's Qi and Blood. Therefore, sighing and slightly shortness of breath are due to the chest Qi Stagnation of the Lung Channel. On the other hand, the Pericardium Channel's Qi Stagnation gives rise to the distension, pain and tightness of the chest. The Qi here is called Gathering Qi (宗气 Zong Qi).
Emotional stress can cause chest Qi Stagnation and as vicious circle, worsen the emotional conditions.
Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
Regulate the Pericardium and Heart Qi, calm the Mind, move Qi in the chest
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