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Qi defiency is a way of saying that the life force / energy of a specific organ or system is relatively weak compared to others. For instance heart qi deficiency means that the heart energy is not strong, and may show up as fatigue, lassitude, even palpitations. Spleen qi deficiency is a diagnosis indicating that the Spleen-Pancreas system is relatively weak, and may show up as gas, bloating, loose stool, and fatigue.
In some cases, such as in the case of prolonged insomnia, an overall qi deficiency could exist, but in most cases there is a mixture of excesses and deficiencies. For instance one very common diagnosis is Liver (excess) with Spleen (deficiency). This is simply called "liver overacting on spleen" and means that stress and poor liver function are adversely affecting the digestion (spleen-pancreas matrix).
Foods to Avoid:Foods to Avoid mainly include foods and herbs that MOVE qi or blood. For the most part these are pungent foods like garlic, onion, leeks, peppermint, and ginger. Because these foods promote sweating they are great to expel wind, but they should be used cautiously when significant qi deficiency is present.
Licensed acupuncturist and Master of Oriental medicine Justin Hays offers telephone TCM diet consultations: contact us to schedule your telephone consultation today!
Foods to Resolve Qi Deficiency:On the other hand, the following foods and herbs may help to resolve Qi Deficiency:
Almond
Amaranth
Anchovy
Aniseed
Apple
Arnica Flower
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Astragalus
Bai Bian Dou
Bai Zhu
Barley
Beef
Beef Tripe
Black Cohosh
Brown Sugar
Bu Gu Zhi
Buchu
Carp
Carrot
Cashew
Cereus
Cheese
Cherry
Chestnut
Chia seed
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chinese Chives (nira)
Ci Wu Jia
Cinnamon bark
Coconut
Corn (Maize)
Da Zao
Damiana
Dang Shen
Date
Devils Claw
Dong Chong Xia Cao
Duck
Eel
Egg, Quail
Elecampane
Fennel seed
Fig
Frog
Fu Ling
Fu Shen
Fu Xiao Mai
Gan Cao
Garbanzo (Chickpea)
Gentian
Ginseng (American)
Ginseng (Chinese)
Ginseng (Korean)
Goat
Goose
Grape
Hai Piao Xiao
Ham
Hawthorn
Hazelnut (Hazel Nut, Filbert)
He Zi
Heartsease
Herring
Honey
Hu Tao Ren
Huang Jing
Huang Qi
Ji Nei Jin
Jin Ying Zi
Jujube (Chinese Dates)
Kava Kava
Lamb
Lamb Kidney
Lentil
Lian Zi
Licorice
Lily of the Valley
Ling Zhi
Loach
Longan
Lotus Root
Mackerel
Microalgae
Milk, cow
Milk, cow (raw)
Milk, goat/sheep
Molasses
Motherwort
Mugwort
Mulberry
Mullet
Mutton
Navy Beans
Oats
Octopus
Oyster
Papaya
Peanut
Pearled Barley (coix)
Pecan
Pheasant
Pigeon
Pine Kernel (Pine Nut)
Pinto Beans
Pistachio
Pollen
Pork
Pork Heart
Pork Trotter
Potato
Pumpkin
Quail
Quinoa
Rabbit
Reishi Mushroom
Ren Shen
Rice
Rice, sweet
Royal Jelly
Rue
Rye
Sage
Salmon
Sang Ji Sheng
Sardine
Saw Palmetto
Seitan (gluten)
Shan Yao
Shark
Shiitake mushroom
Shrimp and Prawn
Solomon Seal
Soya Milk
Soybean, yellow
Squash, winter
Sturgeon
Sunflower Seed
Suo Yang
Sweet Potato
Tai Zi Shen
Tempeh
Thyme
Thyme
Tofu
Trout
Tuna
Turkey
Umeboshi Plum
Venison
Walnut
Watercress
Wheat Germ
Wheatgrass
White Deadnettle
White Fungus (Snow Fungus)
Xi Yang Shen
Xian He Cao
Yam
Yarrow
Yi Tang
Yogurt
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