Qi What?!?  Is it Qi transformation or transformation with Qi? Ever been confused by the seemingly amorphous description of this essential lower burner function?  Check out this episode for a deep dive into what this key physiological process is and how to treat dysfunctional Qi Hua all rooted in Nei Jing goodness!  Enjoy! 

Two of the the most telling and essential Nei Jing quotes covered in this episode is: 

素问·灵兰秘典论》三焦者，决渎之官，水道出 焉。膀胱者，州都之官，津液藏焉，气化则能出矣。 From the Su Wen, Ling Lan Mi Dian Chapter: "The triple burner, the water managing and irrigating official, the water ways come from here.  The bladder, the river managing official, Jin Ye is stored/controlled here, therefore Qi Hua can function/come from here." 

素问·六节藏象论》脾、胃、大肠、小肠、三焦、膀胱者，仓禀之本，营之居也 From the Su Wen, Liu Jie Zang Xiang Chapter: "The spleen, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, triple burner and bladder, the root of receiving food/nourishment, the residing place of Ying nutritve."