Stagnation

 Stagnation is a Chinese Medicine term which has to do with the poor flow of energy. A kink in the hose so to speak that constricts flow, with constriction of energy then things don't go so good.

Relieve the constrictions then energy begins to flow naturally. Poor diet, stress, toxins, nutrient deficiency and infections all hamper the flow. Body work such as stretching (non-strenuous) will help energy to flow smoother, this is a substitute for acupuncture/acupressure.

In this link, Dr. Michael Tierra discusses Chinese approaches to the stagnation model. Dr. Tierra is a highly respected herbalist, offers training and is the chief formulator for Planetary Formulas.

https://www.planetherbs.com/theory/the-five-stagnations.html