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1. Qi in TCM is the most essential substance to constitute the human body and sustain its life
асtіvіtу.
2. Qi in the body is derived from innate qi that is transformed from the kidney essence inheriting
from the parents, and acquired qi from both food nutrients that are transformed by the spleenand stomach and fresh air that is inhaled by the lung.
3. Qi is powerful in activity and flows constantly in the body to maintain the physiological functions of the body. Such a constant motion of qi is called qi movement.
4. The styles of qi movement are theoretically summarized as ascending , descending, exiting and
entering.
5. According to the composition , distribution and functions, qi is mainly divided into four categories, namely primordial qi, pectoral qi, nutrient qi and defensive qi.
6. striae and interstices
7. Blood is mainly composed of nutrient qi and body fluid which come mainly from food nutrіеntѕ trаnѕfоrmеd bу thе ѕрlееn аnd ѕtоmасh.
8. The essence and blood share the same origin.
9. The harmony of blood and smoothness of the vessels are key to the normal state of spirit.
10. Body fluid is a collective term for all kinds of normal liquids in the body , including secreta
from various organs and tissues, such as gastric juice , intestinal juice, nasal discharge, tears ,sweat and urine, etc.
11. Generally speaking, thin fuid mainly spreads in the skin , muscles and orifices , and penetrates into the vessels as a component part of blood while thick fluid mainly maintains in theskeleton, joint, viscera and brain.