For addressing a condition characterized as having "more blood than qi," which term applies?

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, when a condition is characterized as having "more blood than qi," it typically indicates a state where the blood is relatively abundant, potentially leading to stagnation or improper flow, while the qi is insufficient to move the blood effectively.

The term "YangMing" refers to one of the six stages of disease progression in TCM, which is associated with abundant yang energy and often indicates conditions involving excess. The YangMing channel is linked to the digestive organs, particularly the stomach and large intestine. An excess in blood can be related to a YangMing pattern, where the flow of qi is obstructed due to the greater amount of blood present, leading to symptoms of stagnation, such as fullness, distension, or pain.

In contrast, the other terms do not reflect this specific imbalance of blood and qi. "ShaoYang" denotes a transitional phase characterized by alternating symptoms often seen in conditions related to the exterior. "JueYin" represents a more complex state generally relating to extreme deficiency or conditions associated with the liver and heart, which doesn't directly correspond to the imbalance of having excess blood relative to qi. "H-7" refers to a specific acupuncture point (Shenmen) known for

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