Pectoral qi refers to the qi in the chest transformed from the absorbed nutrients of food and drinks and the inhaled fresh air. It performs two functions: 1) facilitating breathing in the airway and promoting the breathing function of the lung; and 2) permeating the heart and vessels to promote the flow of qi and blood and assist the blood circulation of the heart. Therefore, the exuberance or debilitation of pectoral qi is closely related to the circulation of qi and blood, the regulation of body temperature, the movement of limbs, and the strength of breath and voice.
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