Qi stagnation

Stagnant qi — low mood, tension, chest tightness and sighing

A qi-stagnation constitution is closely tied to long-term emotional stress: qi fails to move smoothly and liver-qi becomes constrained. Common signs are low or anxious mood, frequent sighing, chest and rib tightness, a “lump in the throat” feeling, poor sleep, and appetite that swings with mood. The focus is to soothe liver-qi and calm the mind.

Typical signs

Low or anxious, tense mood
Frequent sighing, chest/rib tightness
“Lump in the throat”, poor sleep
Appetite swings with mood

Who tends to have it: People under sustained stress, more introverted or sensitive, who overthink.

Favour

Rose buds, jasmine
Buddha’s hand, aged tangerine peel
Daylily, citrus and other liver-soothing foods

Limit

·Excess caffeine (worsens anxiety)
·Binge eating or drinking to cope
·Greasy, heavy, hard-to-digest food

Lifestyle

More outdoor activity and socialising
Regular aerobic exercise to release stress
Cultivate hobbies, express emotions

Tea direction: Look for liver-soothing, calming blends — rose, Buddha’s hand, jasmine and similar — whose fragrance helps ease tension.

Classic formulas for qi stagnation

Herbalist-curated; directional, not prescriptive.

Jasmine & Rose Calming Tea

疏肝安神解鬱,適合情緒緊繃、入睡難。

Rose & Jasmine Tea

疏肝理氣解鬱,適合壓力大、情緒緊繃、胸悶。

Finger Citron & Rose Tea

疏肝理氣和胃,適合肝胃氣滯、胸脅脹悶。

Rose, Goji & Red Date Tea

疏肝解鬱、養血安神,適合壓力大、情緒緊繃。

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This content is wellness education, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Constitution should be assessed by a qualified practitioner; if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, consult a professional first.