Functions of qigong (breathing exercise) in clinical practice Author: Yan Bozheng Affiliation: Jiangsu Taihu Workers’ Convalescence Hospital, Jiangsu, China [1] Conference/Journal: 2nd Int Conf on Qigong Date published: 1989 Other: Pages: 209 , Word Count: 144 This presentation is only an introduction of the results got by the author from his Qigong clinical practices and the effect testing of external pressure caused by -Qigong. It is just for scientific researchers and the personnel of the same trade to do a further study and research. 1. The clinical practice of Qigong: A. Method of the breathing exercise: a brief of the method and the key points of the breathing exercise in clinical practice. B. Clinical practices: Qigong treatment for dizzy, headache, insomnia, amnesia, suffocation, chest pain, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, impotence, nocturnal pollution, aching back and waist, upper limbs and lower ache. C. Typical causes: Qigong treatment for sequelae of brain injury, shoulder arthritis and gall stone. 2. Scientific research of Qigong: A. physiological observation on distention of bile duct influenced by point-pressing of Qigong. B. physical effect of Qigong. 3. Further study.