TCM and the Blood

From a traditional Chinese perspective Blood (Xue) and Qi are interdependent entities, representing the basic dynamics of Yin and Yang in the body, respectively. Thus is any discussion of Blood and the activities of the cardiovascular system it is important to understand the role of Qi. As regulator of the flow of Blood where the Qi is deficient Blood begins to stagnate, and similarly, when the Blood begins to stagnate the flow of Qi becomes blocked.

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