MENTAL MODEL · M1238

Sinking of Great Qi

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Proposed by Zhang Xichun. When the pectoral qi (Great Qi) is insufficient and cannot support the chest cage, it leads to shortness of breath and a deep, slow, weak pulse. This is more severe than 'qi deficiency' and is 'qi sinking'. It feels as if there is a pit in the chest, making it hard to draw breath. It must be treated with 'Shengxian Decoction' to lift the qi in the chest, otherwise the heart may stop.

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Chest collapse model. This is more severe than 'qi deficiency' and is 'qi sinking'. It feels as if there is a pit in the chest, making it hard to draw breath. It must be treated with 'Shengxian Decoction' to lift the qi in the chest, otherwise the heart may stop.

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Zhang Xichun proposed that the Great Qi (pectoral qi) collapses due to deficiency, failing to govern respiration and support the heart and lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and a deep, slow, weak pulse. The mechanism is qi deficiency with sinking, and clear yang failing to ascend.

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Identify symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, and deep weak pulse. Use Shengxian Decoction (with Astragalus, Cimicifuga, Bupleurum, etc.) to lift and raise. Modify according to symptoms. Avoid mistaking it for ordinary consumptive disease and blindly tonifying.

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