What does it mean to promote qi and relieve pain?
"Promoting qi and relieving pain" is a traditional Chinese medicine term, which refers to a treatment method that relieves pain by regulating the flow of qi and blood and clearing meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pain is mostly related to qi stagnation, blood stasis, and blocked meridians. Therefore, "promoting qi" means promoting the circulation of qi and blood, and "relieving pain" means relieving pain symptoms. This concept has appeared frequently in recent health and wellness topics, especially when discussing sub-health conditioning and chronic pain management.
The following is a compilation of hot topics and hot content related to "Qi and Pain Relief" on the Internet in the past 10 days (as of October 2023):
| hot topics | Related content | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| TCM health regimen | Therapeutic prescriptions for promoting qi and relieving pain (such as tangerine peel and rose flowers soaked in water) | ★★★★☆ |
| acupressure | Press Taichong and Hegu points to relieve qi stagnation pain | ★★★☆☆ |
| Recommended Chinese medicine | Analysis of qi-activating and analgesic medicinal materials such as Corydalis Corydalis and Cyperus Cyperus | ★★★★☆ |
| modern applications | The practice of the concept of promoting qi and relieving pain in sports rehabilitation | ★★★☆☆ |
1. Principles of traditional Chinese medicine for promoting qi and relieving pain
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, "blockage leads to pain" is the core concept. Qi blockage can cause localized pain and is common in the following conditions:
| Type | performance | Qi circulation methods |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Qi stagnation | Swelling and pain in the flanks and mood swings | Soothes the liver and regulates qi (bupleurum, turmeric) |
| Spleen and stomach qi stagnation | Epigastric fullness and belching | Strengthen the spleen and promote qi (amomum villosum, woody scent) |
2. Recently popular methods for promoting qi and relieving pain
1.tea therapy: Netizens are hotly discussing the formula of "Tangerine Peel Rose Tea", saying it can relieve qi stagnation and abdominal pain during menstruation.
2.Sports conditioning: The "single lift to regulate the spleen and stomach" movement in Baduanjin is recommended as a classic movement for promoting qi.
3.Combination of technology: A certain brand launched a portable massage device that imitates the principle of acupuncture, focusing on the concept of "intelligent qi circulation".
| method | Applicable people | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese medicine instead of tea | People with mild qi stagnation | Use with caution if you have yin deficiency constitution |
| Moxibustion therapy | Cold pain | avoid burns |
3. Expert opinions and controversies
A professor at a traditional Chinese medicine school recently pointed out in an interview: "Modern people sit for long periods of time and move less, and the problem of poor qi circulation is prominent, but the circulation of qi and pain relief requires syndrome differentiation and treatment." At the same time, there is also a discussion on the Internet about "whether the circulation of qi and pain relief are equivalent to painkillers." Experts emphasize that there is an essential difference between the two.
Summary: As the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, "moving qi and relieving pain" is being integrated into modern health management in a new form. Whether through diet, exercise or technical products, the core idea is always to restore the natural flow of Qi and blood. It is worth noting that severe pain still requires prompt medical treatment to avoid delaying the condition.
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