Do you agree that LIVER Qi stagnation is the most common TCM pattern in clinical practice? Because stress and lack of movement stops the flow of Qi! And who is not stressed out nowadays?

In this video, I break down the root causes of Liver Qi stagnation but also the consequences if not treated. And then I share my favourite acupuncture points, 2 main common Chinese herbal formulas, and the best foods to eat and avoid.

Let me know what you think and keep rocking it with acupuncture! 😍
Clara
TCM Geek

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Liver Qi Stagnation (symptoms, causes & acupuncture points)

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Liver Functions According to Chinese Medicine!

So let’s start with going back to foundation. My teacher back in school used to say to me, if you don’t understand something or you can’t grasp why, go back to foundation. So let’s look at the function of the TCM liver system as a whole. So its function first and foremost is to allow better flow of Qi.

Flow of Qi is depending on the liver, the better the liver flows for the Qi, because liver moves Qi the better, supple and easy moving we would be.

That’s why the liver is also in charge of tendons, ligaments, sinews, and joints. If there is tight joints or joint issue, we also have to look at the liver.

The liver opens into the eyes it reflects into the eyes. If we see red eyes, eye twitch, we have to look at the liver itself.

The next thing is livers in charge of storing blood specifically for menstruation. When it comes to women, if they’re having scanty bleeding or amenorrhea,  or if there’s a lot of cramping,  clots and dysmenorrhea, we can also look at liver.

The other function of liver is that it reflects into the nails. We look at the colour, if it’s brittle, if it’s purple, if the nails are very pale, this gives us clues on what’s happening with the liver.

And the last function of the liver is that it is in charge our vision, our goals. So being in control of having a vision, of planning, whatever we’re trying to accomplish or achieve that is a strong liver.

Liver Qi stagnation symptoms according to Chinese Medicine!

So one of the main symptoms since Liver is in charge of moving Qi and good flow, when it’s stagnates, there is tension. Shoulder tension. Neck tension. Tight hip flexors. Tight ankles. So our whole body is not relaxed. It’s more tense!

The second thing is often for women they experience symptoms prior to menstruation. PMS or pre menstruation syndrome, usually including breast tenderness, more bloating, mood swings, clumsy and feeling irritable.

However, the rest of the time for everybody, other liver stagnation symptoms would be IMPATIENCE! IRRITABILITY!

With Liver Qi stagnation, the pulse will be wiry, mostly on the left side because liver is in the middle, left side of the pulse. And the tongue will not change, so the tongue will stay pink. Or if we have other pattern, then it will show the other pattern.