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What Is Qi, Blood & Essence?

By Five Seasons TCM

In the eyes of TCM, qi, blood & essence (jing) are the essential substances for life activities, all originating from the viscera and flowing constantly inside the body. Ensuring these essential substances are sufficient and circulating throughout our body is very important for our health and wellbeing.

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