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Qi-depressed constitution is a person who is introverted, lacks communication with the outside world and is depressed when his mood is not up to date. This symptom is common in victims of disharmony between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, patients with peptic ulcer, neurosis, insomnia, bipolar disorder and menopause, patients with introversion and chronic pharyngitis, especially voters who are too enthusiastic about the election after the election.

Overview of qi stagnation constitution

"Qi" is strength and motivation, and it should be strong enough. At the same time, when it plays its role, it must be unimpeded, unobstructed and unimpeded. In the human body, the basic movement form of qi is ascending and descending, that is, the clear qi rises, the turbid qi falls, the yang diverges, and the yin essence gathers. This process must be smooth, so that people can pass through Thailand.

If qi stagnates in the body, people will be depressed and sigh. "Being good at hyperventilating" means instinctively adjusting your breathing by sighing to make it smoother. Chinese medicine practitioners who are good at treating gynecological diseases and internal medicine diseases attach great importance to this symptom, because they often sigh involuntarily, which can truly reflect the patient's poor qi and blood operation.

Only when the qi is unimpeded can people's emotions be moderate and stable. Therefore, people who are depressed have a characteristic, that is, they are always depressed and unhappy, and they may feel pain here and there. The most common ones are swelling pain in the stomach, chest and abdomen, ribs and breasts.

Qi stagnation constitution is caused by the relative insufficiency of the purgative function of the liver. The liver is the official of the general, commanding the qi of the whole body and moving unimpeded. This is the so-called "venting". When the liver is relatively insufficient, it is easier to block the qi movement.

Physical characteristics of qi stagnation constitution

Thin or fat, pale or sallow complexion, usually irritable and excitable, or depressed, chest tightness and shortness of breath, reddish tongue, white fur and thready pulse. If you are sick, you will have chest and hypochondriac pain or channeling pain; Or chest and abdomen pain, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea; Or pharyngeal obstruction, if there is a foreign body; Or neck swelling and pain; Or epigastric pain, acid water vomiting, hiccups and suffocation; Or abdominal pain, bowel sounds, and uncomfortable defecation; Or anger, headache, dizziness, drowsiness and vomiting.

Health preservation method of qi stagnation constitution

Emotional adjustment: this kind of person is introverted and often in a state of depression. According to the principle of "happiness wins sorrow" in Neijing, he should take the initiative to seek happiness, participate in social activities and collective entertainment activities, and often watch comedies, burlesque, cross talk, and encouraging movies and television, instead of watching tragedies and bitter dramas. Listen to some lively, cheerful and exciting music to improve your mood. Read more books that are positive, inspiring, interesting and show the bright future of life, and cultivate a cheerful and open-minded consciousness, regardless of fame and fortune.

Take part in more physical exercises and tourism activities: Because both sports and tourism activities can exercise and circulate qi and blood, not only can you enjoy the natural beauty, adjust your spirit and breathe fresh air, but you can also bathe in the sun and enhance your physique. In Qigong, it is advisable to keep fit and exercise Gong Zhuang, with emphasis on breathing and breathing, so as to enlighten stagnation.

Diet and weekly maintenance: you can drink a small amount of wine to activate blood vessels and improve your mood. Eat more foods that can promote qi, such as bergamot, orange, orange peel, buckwheat, leek, fennel, garlic, ham, sorghum peel, sword bean and citron.

Drug health: The commonly used prescriptions are mainly drugs such as Cyperus rotundus, Lindera root, Toosendan Fructus, Foeniculum vulgare, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride and Radix Curcumae, such as Yueju Pill. For qi stagnation and blood stasis, it should be combined with drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.