Pathology of the Stomach


Stomach Qi Deficiency

The Qi of the Stomach is weakened. The Stomach's function of food intake and decomposition is impaired. Stomach Qi Deficiency and Spleen Qi Deficiency are connected closely. Stomach Qi Deficiency can be considered an initial stage of the Stomach Cold.


Cardinal symptoms
Fatigue, lack of appetite, decreased thirst, loss of taste, soft stool, uncomfortable feeling in the epigastrium (better with touch), empty pulse in the Stomach position.

TCM Information
Symptoms, causes, treatment tips, root and branch, point-combination