Lung qi

Lung qi is a concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), not a molecule or receptor. It refers to the vital energy ("qi") associated with the Lungs as an organ system within TCM theory. The Lungs are considered the "master of qi," responsible for regulating all bodily rhythms—including breathing—and for disseminating and descending this vital energy throughout the body[1][3][6]. Lung qi is also closely linked to immune defense ("Wei Qi"), fluid metabolism, skin health, emotional balance—particularly grief—and elimination via both respiration and excretion[2][5][7]. In TCM pathology such as "Lung Qi Deficiency," symptoms may include shortness of breath, weak voice, spontaneous sweating, fatigue, cough on exertion or impaired immunity[4].\n\nNote: This is *not* a recognized therapeutic target in biomedical science; it does not correspond to any known receptor/protein/enzyme/transporter. Instead it represents an energetic/functional principle unique to East Asian medical systems. There is no canonical abbreviation or molecular classification applicable.\n\nIf you require structured information about actual molecules/receptors involved in lung function—such as muscarinic acetylcholine receptors or beta-adrenoceptors—please specify further.

Other names

Lung qiFei Qi (肺气)zLung QiLung energy (in Traditional Chinese Medicine)