What are the main aspects of the physiological function of qi

The physiological function of qi has five main aspects:

(1) Promoting effect: Qi is a very dynamic subtle substance, which plays a driving role and stimulates its movement for the growth and development of the human body, the physiological activities of tissues and organs such as the viscera and meridians, the generation and operation of blood, and the generation, distribution and excretion of body fluid.

(2) Warming effect: The body temperature depends on the warming effect of Qi to maintain a constant: tissues and organs such as zang-fu organs and meridians also have to carry out normal physiological activities under the warming effect of Qi, and liquid substances such as blood and body fluid also have to rely on the warming effect of Qi to carry out normal circulation.

(3) Defensive effect: mainly reflected in the protection of the body's muscle surface, defense against the invasion of external evil.

(4) Solid action: It mainly prevents the loss of liquid substances such as blood and body fluid without cause.

(5) Gasification: gasification refers to various changes caused by the movement of gas. Specifically, it refers to the metabolism of essence, qi, blood and body fluid and their mutual transformation.