Magic of the “qi” in chinese medicine

Posted in Uncategorized - Written by on March 17, 2011

Chinese medicine has made significant contributions in the field of medicine and cure. There are many remedies that originated in China and have proved to be of great help in healing people across the world. According to the people of China, there is a universal life force or energy called “chi” or “qi” that pervades the entire human body. The “chi” flows via unseen energy channels known as meridians. As long as the flow of chi is smooth and unobstructed, the individual remains fit and healthy. But the moment there are irregularities in the circulation of chi, health of the person receives a setback. So in order to remain healthy, consistency in the current of chi should be maintained.

To have a sustainable flow of chi, Chinese medical philosophers devised several ways. Some of the best and eminent techniques are listed in this article.

Chinese traditional herbal remedies are great for hypertension and other cardiac problems. In case of deficiency of the heart a mixture of hawthorn, ginseng, Indian bread and Logan Aril is given.

Arthritis and Inflammation also find a good treatment in Chinese herbs. Medicines like Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome and Snow Pear are found to be tremendously effective in this area.

Chinese doctors have always emphasized the importance of exercise. They also worked out a special method or style of exercising. This method was named as ‘qigong’. Qigong is deemed to bi-function as a fitness developing and enhancing scheme and also as a springboard for superior martial arts. A set of qigong exercises has acted as perfect medicine in many cases.

The Chinese herbs have something to offer in case of common cold, flu, fever and influenza etc. Isatis Root, Dyers Woad Leaf, Common Selfheal Fruit Spike is beat in averting cold or flu. It stimulates the production of infection resistant white blood cells in the body.

This however is not all. Chinese herbs and other remedies like exercises have a record-breaking significance in human life. They have largely contributed to the maintenance of a perfect health.