Stomach Qi Deficiency
Stomach Qi Deficiency
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Diagnostic Signs
Pale tongue
Empty (Xu)
Key Characteristic Symptoms
Other Associated Symptoms
Diagnostic Considerations
Key characteristic symptoms of this pattern are the tiredness in the morning and a weak Stomach pulse.
Causes & Pathology
Common Causes
Diet is the most common reason for any Stomach disharmonies. Irregular eating schedule, undereating, or a diet poor in protein and nutrition leads to the Deficiency of Stomach Qi.
Chronic diseases harm body Qi in general, which includes Stomach Qi. It is quite common to see the weakened Stomach Qi after a prolonged illness such as glandular fever.
Pathological Mechanism
Stomach Qi Deficiency is one of the most commonly seen patterns in TCM practices and it is also a very typical cause of chronic fatigue, a very contemporary condition!
The Stomach is the origin of Post-Heaven Qi since it starts the Qi creating process by receiving ingested food and drinks and then rots and ripes them. When Stomach Qi is weak, all other Organs suffer. Fatigue is the main symptom and it is especially obvious in the morning because the Stomach functions are usually the most active at that time.
The weak feeling of limbs are another manifestation because the weakened Stomach Qi can not direct the food Essence to the limbs.
Treatment Approach
Treatment Principle
Tonify Stomach Qi
Recommended Herbal Formulas
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