Qi Stagnation Constitution
气郁质
Stagnation of qi movement, mainly characterized by signs of qi stagnation such as a depressed mood and anxious fragility.
Physical Traits
Psychological Traits
Common Symptoms
- •Low mood
- •Distending pain in the flanks and ribs
- •Sensation of a foreign object in the throat
- •Frequent sighing
- •Insomnia with dream-disturbed sleep
- •Poor appetite
- •Chest tightness
Susceptible Conditions
Diet
Recommended Foods
- Rose buds
- Fo Shou (Buddha's hand)
- Lily bulb
- Kumquat
- Hawthorn
- Wheat
- Barley
- Radish
- Onion
- Citrus
Foods to Avoid
- Astringent, sour foods
- Strong tea
- Coffee (in excess)
- Spicy, stimulating foods
- Excessive alcohol
- High-fat foods
Sample Recipes
Exercise
Daily Living
- •Join more social activities
- •Cultivate hobbies
- •Listen to more cheerful music
- •Keep a regular routine
- •Avoid being alone too long
- •Talk things out appropriately
Seasonal Care
Spring
- • The best time to soothe the liver and relieve stagnation
- • Go out to enjoy the spring flowers
Summer
- • Join more outdoor social activities
- • Keep a pleasant mood
Autumn
- • Guard against autumn melancholy
- • Get more sun
Winter
- • Avoid low moods
- • Keep up social activities
Recommended Herbs
Care Guides
Guides for each dimension of care for the Qi Stagnation Constitution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Qi Stagnation Constitution?
Stagnation of qi movement, mainly characterized by signs of qi stagnation such as a depressed mood and anxious fragility.
How do you care for the Qi Stagnation Constitution?
Recommended foods: Rose buds, Fo Shou (Buddha's hand), Lily bulb, Kumquat, Hawthorn, Wheat, Barley, Radish, Onion, Citrus. Exercise: Running, Mountain climbing, Swimming, Martial arts, Yoga, Team sports, Outdoor activities. Daily living: Join more social activities, Cultivate hobbies, Listen to more cheerful music, Keep a regular routine, Avoid being alone too long, Talk things out appropriately.
What health problems is the Qi Stagnation Constitution prone to?
People with the Qi Stagnation Constitution are prone to: Depression, Anxiety disorder, Insomnia, Migraine, Breast hyperplasia, Thyroid nodules, Gastrointestinal dysfunction.
What should the Qi Stagnation Constitution eat and avoid?
Recommended foods: Rose buds, Fo Shou (Buddha's hand), Lily bulb, Kumquat, Hawthorn, Wheat, Barley, Radish, Onion, Citrus. Foods to avoid: Astringent, sour foods, Strong tea, Coffee (in excess), Spicy, stimulating foods, Excessive alcohol, High-fat foods.
Important Notice
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