Qi stagnation is the emotional-physical type: mood and body move together. Low mood, tension, sighing, and a feeling of distension in the chest or breast area are its signatures.
Common Signs
- Persistent low or heavy mood
- Tension and anxiety that sits in the body
- Sentimentality, frequent sighing
- Distension or discomfort in the chest or breast area
Eating for This Type
Favor: Qi-moving foods and teas: rose tea, jasmine tea, dried tangerine peel, radish, citrus, fennel.
Go easy on: Skipping meals when stressed, excess caffeine and alcohol as mood tools, and isolation — stagnation grows in silence.
Lifestyle Direction
Social connection, outdoor activity and hobbies are not luxuries for this type — they are the treatment direction. If low mood persists, professional support is a strength, not a weakness.
This page is general wellness information, not medical advice. A full assessment considers your whole pattern — most people are a blend, not a pure type.