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Coordinated action and free movement of qì and the blood. Qì and blood are mutually dependent. Qì relies on the blood for nourishment, and the blood relies on qì for propulsion. Hence, it is traditionally said that qì is the commander of the blood and blood is the mother of qì. Harmonious flow of qì and blood is the maintenance of balance and harmony in this relationship.

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