The Stomach
The Stomach is the origin of all Qi and blood produced after birth (Post-Heaven Qi).
Functions
- Controls the "Rotting and Ripening" of food.
- Controls the transportation of food essences.
- Controls the descending of Qi.
- Origin of fluids.
Stomach Pathologies (Detailed)
Click on any of the following Stomach Pathologies for detailed information.
Click on any of the following Stomach Pathologies for detailed information.
| XU | Both XU and SHI | SHI | |
| HEAT | STOMACH YIN XU | STOMACH FIRE BLAZING | |
| NEITHER HEAT NOR COLD | STOMACH QI XU | FOOD STAGNATION IN STOMACH BLOOD STAGNATION IN STOMACH | |
| COLD | STOMACH YANG XU | RETENTION OF FLUID IN STOMACH DUE TO COLD STOMACH XU WITH STAGNATION OF COLD | COLD PENETRATES STOMACH AND INTESTINES |
Pathology Flowchart
Click on the following image for a flowchart of Stomach Pathologies.
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