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1. Energy
2. Vital force
Meridian
A pathway from the organs to every part of the body
Qi Stagnation
1. An interruption in the flow of Qi through the meridians, possibly causing organ
imbalances with a loss of normal function
2. An interruption of communication from the organs to any cell or tissue in the body
Organ Imbalance
A state of abnormal organ function due to deficiency or excess, possibly causing
Qi stagnation. The organs are: the lungs, large intestine, stomach, spleen, liver, gall
bladder, pericardium, heart, small intestine, kidneys and bladder. Every one of these
organs interacts with every other. Imbalances in the liver, for example, affect the
spleen adversely.
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body. This congests the meridians and affects the normal transmission of body impulses. The
function and healing process of vital body parts are often affected.
Organ imbalance and Qi stagnation are caused by any physical, emotional or chemical stress the
person cannot adapt to. In the early stages, Qi stagnation affects only muscles, ligaments or organs.
Although extreme pain has been observed in some cases, it is more often noticed as a discomfort, or
not noticed at all.
However, if the condition is allowed to go untreated, the body will attempt to help support the affected
area, but may deform instead. As the muscles become more rigid, the area starts to degenerate.
The longer the condition is allowed to go untreated, the less chance there is for recovery. What began
as a minor problem or discomfort may lead to irreversible damage.