See in more detail in General Syndromes

Functions of Qi

• Propel and move Blood.
• Warm the organism.
• Defend. See Defensive Qi (Wei Qi).
• Transform. Blood and Body Fluids.
• Contain. Urine, sweat, stools, Blood within the blood vessels... When energy is lacking there is leakage, loss and depletion.

Qi Disorders

• Qi Deficiency: lack of energy. Hypofunctioning.
• Qi stagnation: energy does not circulate properly, there are blockages.
• Rebellious Qi or Qi Ni: energy circulates in the opposite direction or its circulation is exacerbated.
• Sinking of Qi: exhaustion of energy, fails to hold up.

Functions of Xue

Blood comes from food; it is the most nutritive part of grains and water (SP/ST).

• Nourishes and moistens the organism. Makes bones grow, allows the eyes to see well, keeps the skin nourished and hydrated, and gives strength to the limbs.
• Warms the organism: this function is shared with Qi.

Xue Disorders

• Xue Deficiency.
• Xue Stasis.
• Heat in Xue.

Functions of Body Fluids

• Nourish the organs, bowels, joints, skin, and Marrow.

Organs involved:

• Lungs: sweat and mucus.
• Spleen: saliva.
• Kidney: thick saliva.
• Triple Burner is also involved.

Body Fluid Disorders

Body Fluid Deficiency

Dryness of the body, skin and mucous membranes. Dry eyes. Dry stools.

Causes

• Excessive consumption of fluids: diarrhea, excessive sweating, vomiting.
• Low production: drinks little, weak SP/ST does not transform correctly.

Stagnation of Fluids

Fluids are not properly eliminated and accumulate. In the form of:

• Oedema in the limbs.
• Dampness.
• Phlegm.
• Stagnation of fluids is also associated with symptoms such as itching, arthritis, cysts, bronchitis, and allergies.