Medical Qi Gong (External Qi Emission)
Medical Qi Gong is the therapeutic branch where the practitioner uses their own energetic abilities to project external Qi toward the patient, complementing personal Qi Gong exercises.
Presentation
Medical Qi Gong (医疗气功) is one of four TCM pillars. It involves the practitioner emitting external Qi (外气) toward the patient, combined with prescribing personalized Qi Gong exercises. The practitioner requires 10+ years of advanced personal practice.
Core Principles
- External Qi emission: practitioner projects Qi through hands toward patient's acupuncture points.
- Energetic palpatory diagnosis: perceiving areas of deficiency, stagnation, heat or cold.
- Patient Qi guidance: guiding patient's Qi in meridians through intention.
- Exercise prescription: personalized Qi Gong exercises for the patient.
Main Indications
- Treatment-resistant chronic pain
- Deep chronic fatigue
- Oncology support
- Emotional disorders: anxiety, depression, PTSD
- Chronic diseases: fibromyalgia, autoimmune
- Severe sleep disorders
Session Overview
Patient lying or seated. Practitioner scans body at 5–20 cm distance, then performs Qi emission maneuvers. Duration: 30–60 minutes. Exercise prescription for daily home practice. Frequency: 1–2 sessions per week.
Contraindications
- Acute psychosis
- Uncontrolled epilepsy
- Requires qualified practitioner
- Does not replace conventional treatments
Medical Disclaimer
The information presented in this article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment prescription. If in doubt, always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare professional. The techniques described do not replace conventional medical treatment.