Dive into the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and discover how food can transform your daily life.
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Explore 50 key TCM terms explained simply: Qi, Yin, Yang, Zang-Fu, Five Elements and major syndromes. A practical guide for practitioners and curious readers alike.
Jing (精) or Vital Essence constitutes the fundamental life reserve in TCM, determining growth, reproduction and longevity.
Qi (气) is the fundamental vital energy that animates all physiological and mental processes in TCM. Discover its functions, types and applications in Chinese dietary therapy.
Blood (血) in TCM nourishes the organs, anchors the spirit and ensures femininity. Discover its functions, deficiency and stasis pathologies, and dietary protocols.
Yang (阳) represents heat, movement, transformation and vital impetus in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to support it.
Yin (阴) represents matter, fluids, coolness and rest in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary protocols to nourish it.
Shen (神) represents the spirit, consciousness, psychic vitality and facial radiance in TCM. Discover its functions, pathologies and dietary approaches.
Wei Qi (卫气) is the defensive Qi that circulates on the body's surface, defends against external aggression and regulates skin temperature in TCM.
Ying Qi (营气) is the nutritive Qi that circulates in the blood vessels with Blood, nourishing the organs and tissues in TCM.
Zong Qi (宗气) is the chest Qi that supports respiration, voice, blood circulation and cardiac strength in TCM.
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