The concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine should not be confused and need to be clearly explained! Blood deficiency (xue xu) and anemia (pin xue) not only have similar meanings but also overlap in clinical manifestations and treatment methods. Therefore, some people often treat blood deficiency and anemia as the same condition, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), blood deficiency (xue xu) refers to a series of symptoms resulting from insufficient blood, leading to inadequate nourishment of the organs and tissues. When blood is deficient, the vessels are empty, and the body lacks moisture and nourishment, resulting in pale complexion, pale lips, a pale tongue, and brittle nails, … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that women are fundamentally reliant on blood. A woman’s beauty and health depend on the abundance of Qi and blood, while blood deficiency (xue xu) is considered the primary adversary for women. As work and study pressures increase with age, a person’s Qi and blood may begin … Read more
01 Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) According to the Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang (Formulas from the Bureau of People’s Welfare), “Si Jun Zi Tang” is used to treat deficiency of Qi in the defensive and nutritive levels, weakness of the organs, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, and vomiting. Regular … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying: Qi and blood are the fundamental substances that constitute the life activities of the human body. This fundamental substance is essential; without it, you cannot maintain basic life activities. Therefore, Qi and blood are extremely important for the human body. When issues arise with Qi and … Read more
Yin deficiency leads to heat, Yang deficiency leads to cold intolerance, Blood deficiency causes dryness, and Qi deficiency results in weakness. 1. Yin Deficiency — Avoid spicy and dry foods, prefer Chrysanthemum (Juhua) and Pear (Li)Symptoms: hot palms and soles, sweating, irritability, and sores on the tongue.2. Yang Deficiency — Avoid raw and cold foods … Read more
Blood Deficiency Syndrome Blood Deficiency Syndrome refers to the deficiency of blood leading to inadequate nourishment of the organs and meridians, resulting in a general state of weakness.There are many causes of Blood Deficiency Syndrome, including congenital insufficiency, postnatal malnourishment, spleen and stomach weakness, and insufficient production of blood; acute bleeding; chronic illness leading to … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), blood deficiency, also known as xue xu (血虚), refers to a pathological change characterized by a reduction in the nourishing and moistening functions of the blood, leading to a lack of nourishment in the organs, meridians, and bodily structures. This condition indicates a pathological phenomenon of insufficient yin blood within … Read more
More exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow us! What is Blood Deficiency Constitution? Blood deficiency, also known as xue xu (血虚), is considered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to be a condition resulting from insufficient blood or a decline in the nourishing ability of blood, leading to dysfunction of the organs. … Read more
Discussing Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the various diseases in the world. Understand and learn to establish a TCM mindset as we listen to Wendon discuss the “Huangdi Neijing”. Hello everyone! Today, we will talk about xue xu (血虚), or blood deficiency. As the name suggests, it refers to insufficient blood in the … Read more