Gastric polyps refer to protruding lesions on the gastric mucosa caused by various factors. This condition lacks a specific term in traditional Chinese medicine

but can be classified as "

chang xun

" (intestinal polps) and "

ji ju

" (abdominal mass). The principle of "yang transforms into qi

while yin constitutes form" reflects the fundamental aspects of human life processes. Yang qi is responsible for warming and circulating of the fluids

blood and essence

while yin qi governs their transformation into form and the formation of bodily tissues. When these two forces are in a relative balance

a state of homeostasis is achieved

known as "only when yin is calm and yang is sound can essence-spirit be normal" . Imbalances between these forces lead to health issues. Gastric polyps are understood in this context

with the inability of yang to transform qi as the root of the disease

and excessive creation of form by yin as the branch. Specific manifestations of the weakness of yang qi include yang deficiency of the spleen and kidney

resulting in insufficient transformation of qi

qi deficiency of the lung and spleen

affecting the generation of qi

and overall qi failure in the organs

which leads to disorder of the ascending and descending of qi. The guiding philosophy for gastric polyps should thus be warming and supporting kidney yang to transform qi

warming and protecting spleen yang to resolve dampness

warming and astringing liver yang to regulate qi

and dissolving phlegm and blood stasis to eliminate the yin nebula.