FUNCTIONS OF QI

Qi has six main functions.

1. Produces motion within the body and moves the
   body.
2. Transforms - e.g. Spleen Qi transforms foods,
   Kidney Qi fluids.
3. Transports - e.g. Spleen Qi takes nutrients to
   the muscles. Lung Qi takes fluids to the skin to
   moisten it.
4. Warms - Yang Qi warms the body.
5. Protects - e.g. Wei Qi keeps out external
   pathogens.
6. Contains - e.g. Spleen Qi keeps blood in the vessels,
   Kidney Qi keeps fluids in the bladder.

There are about twenty types of Qi that circulate in human beings. The sum of all these types is called Zhen Qi meaning Upright Qi or Righteous Qi. When you have the proper amount of Upright Qi and it’s flowing smoothly you have health.

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