What is Organ Qi?

Zàng Fǔ Qì · 脏腑气 · Vital Substances

The specific functional energy of each individual organ, responsible for its unique physiological activities and interactions within the body.

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

Related Vital Substances terms

Blood DeficiencyBlood HeatBlood StasisBody FluidsDefensive QiDisturbed SpiritEssenceEssence DeficiencyFluid DeficiencyGathering QiKidney EssenceNutritive QiOriginal QiPost-natal Essence

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What is Organ Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The specific functional energy of each individual organ, responsible for its unique physiological activities and interactions within the body.

What category does Organ Qi belong to?

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

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