What is Nutritive Qi?

Yíng Qì · 营气 · Vital Substances

The refined and nourishing aspect of Qi that circulates within the blood vessels, providing sustenance to the organs and tissues throughout the body.

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Nutritive Qi belongs to the Vital Substances group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Nutritive Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The refined and nourishing aspect of Qi that circulates within the blood vessels, providing sustenance to the organs and tissues throughout the body.

What category does Nutritive Qi belong to?

Nutritive Qi is part of the Vital Substances group of TCM concepts.

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