Stomach Chi Deficiency

This pattern is affiliated with anorexia, dyspepsia, chronic gastritis and is caused by lack of nutrition, lack or protein or undereating. The production of chi involves every organ but starts with the stomach. If the stomach is weak it affects all other organs in the energy production. Tiredness is the main symptom of stomach chi deficiency, which is worse during stomach time (7am – 9am).
Symptoms:
Uncomfortable feeling in the epigastrium, stomach rumbling, no desire for food or drink, belching, no appetite, lack of taste sensation, loose stools, tiredness (especially in the morning), weak limbs.