Qi, Chi, Ki - They all mean the same thing: vital body energy. Chinese medicine has long understood that a key to good health is Qi.

Qi, creates motion and heat. 

Qi activates. It makes the muscles contract, the heart beat, and the blood flow. Qi regulates, by its flow, every gland and every organ.

Qi flows mainly along the channels.  Chinese medicine recognizes 14 major channels or meridians.

It is said that Qi moves the blood, and blood is mother to the qi. If Qi is abundant and flowing, your body is healthy.

Blood is Energy Medicine.

Blood feeds and blood cleans. It carries nourishment to every cell. At the same time, toxic cell excrement is diluted and carried away by the blood. If the blood is weak, we starve. If its movement is insufficient, we wallow in our wastes.

The blood is parent to the Qi. If the blood is weak, the Qi is weak. Qi and blood are inseparable. Chinese herbal energy medicine can be about strengthening the blood.

TREATING ENERGY PROBLEMS WITH HERBS AND ACUPUNCTURE

Curing energy problems such as malaise, tiredness, fatigue, or exhaustion requires an accurate diagnosis of the underlying disharmonies - including those of Qi and blood. This has been the focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years.

TCM is now gaining acceptance in the West and available to many people. Those who live in metropolitan areas may have access to practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). You can find one here. Click here to find a practitioner.

If you have"energy problems" and are without local access to help, you can arrange for an e-mail consultation to find the right herbal energy medicine - or combination of energy medicines.

If not, the herbal medicines below have been selected, because of their long history of safe and effective use. They will do no harm if your self diagnosis is incorrect.

It should be noted that Chinese energy medicine should generally be taken 2-3 times a day for at least 1 month. Energy medicine should be discontinued during colds or flu, as they could prolong the illness. Should you become ill while taking Chinese herbal energy medicine, stop until you are at least 80% better. Then you may resume. Most of these herbal medicines work best when taken on an empty stomach.

HERBAL MEDICINE TO BUILD THE QI:

   › Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
    Energy medicine to lift the qi after a prolonged illness or organ prolaps.

   › Golden Book Pill
    Energy medicine to build both the yin and the yang of the body (charge your batteries).

   › Two Immortals Pill
    Energy medicine for menopause that can cool hot flashes.

   › Jade Shield Pills
    Energy medicine for low immunity.

   › Shih Chuan Da Bu Wan
    Energy medicine for general Qi deficiency.

   › Man's Treasure
    Energy medicine for better sexual performance and stamina.

   › Cordyceps PS
    Energy medicine to boost athletic performance and strengthen the lungs.

   › Ginseng Concentrate
    Energy medicine that builds "Yuan Qi" - said to prolong life and increase endurance.


HERBAL ENERGY MEDICINE TO BUILD THE BLOOD

   › Women's Precious Pills
    Energy medicine that builds blood and Qi (also known as 8 treasures).

   › Shou Wu Pill
    Often used to prevent gray hair and hair loss, this energy medicine tonifies the liver blood
    and kidneys.

   › Good Sleep & Worry Free Pill
    When low energy is due to poor sleep, this energy medicine builds "heart blood", which
    deepens sleep without causing drowsiness.

If you don't like taking pills, but would rather boil and drink your herbal energy medicine, the following herbs can be used alone or in combination with one another.

Cervi Cornu, Deer Antler Lu Rong, Deer Antler)

Reinforces the Kidneys and Qi, Nourishes the Blood and Vital Essence, Strengthens the Bones and Muscles. It is often found in many formula to enhance sexual energy. Research has shown that it has a general strengthening effect that increases work capacity, improves sleep and decreases the rate of muscle fatigue. Comes in very thin slices. Combines well with Ginseng, Eucommia, Psoralea, Cinnamomi, Cuscutae, Lycii or Angelica Sinensis.

Cinnamomi (Rou Gui - Bark)

Cinnamon Bark is one of the chief warming herbs in Chinese Medicine. It stimulates the Kidney Energy and the Spleen Energy as well. It helps warm the Reproductive Organ, Promotes Menstruation, and Alleviates Pain.