Women suffering from blood deficiency often exhibit pale or sallow complexions, especially noticeable after menstruation, which is primarily caused by xue xu (血虚, blood deficiency). Blood deficiency is also one of the causes of aging in women, typically manifested by a thin, white tongue coating and pale, scant menstrual flow, along with feelings of fatigue and dizziness.To address blood deficiency, iron supplements are necessary. The Tiheng Iron Tablets (体恒健的铁之缘片) are effective for replenishing blood and iron, providing a dual effect for improving blood deficiency.
Cold constitution is a major concern in autumn and winter.As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten diseases are caused by cold.” In TCM, cold is one of the significant causes of illness. Many women dress too lightly in cold weather for the sake of beauty.Neglecting to keep the waist, abdomen, and feet warm allows cold to invade the body, increasing the burden on the kidneys and accelerating the aging process. Therefore, women should pay special attention to keeping their bodies warm and not sacrifice health for beauty.Kidney deficiency or excessive fatigueIn TCM, it is believed that “the kidneys are the foundation of congenital essence,” and they are the source of beauty and health for women. Many women struggle with a series of aging issues such as dull complexion, puffy eyes upon waking, and thinning hair, which are often caused by insufficient kidney qi (肾气不足, kidney energy).Replenishing kidney qi can help metabolize melanin, making the skin appear more radiant. Additionally, kidney qi deficiency is often due to excessive fatigue; if you suddenly feel exhausted and have a poor appetite, you should check for signs of kidney deficiency.Nourishing the heart is crucialBesides the above points, nourishing the heart is also very important for women. Due to excessive stress in life and work, many women often feel unhappy, even wearing a “bitter melon face” daily. Little do they know that a poor mood can accelerate aging, depriving skin cells of nutrients, leading to dry, lifeless skin and even wrinkles.Emotional stability is vital for hormonal balance; only by maintaining a positive mindset can women achieve beauty from within. Therefore, when under stress or feeling down, it is essential to learn to release emotions; a trip or a heart-to-heart conversation can help relax the mind.Rubbing feet and combing hair before bed can nourish qi and bloodThe head and feet are crucial areas for health maintenance, especially for women. Rubbing feet and combing hair before bed can nourish qi and blood, and maintaining this practice over time is greatly beneficial for women’s health. Rubbing feet before bed promotes the circulation of qi and blood, relaxes muscles and tendons, and balances yin and yang.First, soak your feet in 40-degree Celsius water for 20 minutes, then use your left hand to hold the front part of your left foot while rubbing up and down along the foot’s center with your right hand for 100 times until the sole feels warm; then, hold your right foot with your right hand and rub up and down with your left hand for 100 times, adjusting the pressure to your comfort level.While rubbing your feet, move your toes; the big toe corresponds to the liver and spleen meridians, and moving it can help soothe the liver, strengthen the stomach, and enhance appetite. After rubbing your feet, due to the dilation of capillaries, body temperature may slightly rise, so avoid washing your feet with cold water.To maintain a healthy and beautiful complexion, women should learn to cherish themselves, eat more blood-nourishing and kidney-tonifying foods, and exercise regularly to delay the symptoms of aging.Foods with good blood-nourishing effects1. Rose wine – promotes blood circulation2. Longan flesh – rich in iron3. Dried mulberries – natural source of iron4. Black dates and honey dates – nourish blood and replenish iron5. Purple raisins – nourish blood6. Pumpkin – nourishes blood7. Dried radish – high in iron8. Carrots – nourish bloodFour best times for women to replenish blood1. During menstruation2. Seven to ten days after menstruation3. During ovulation when the body is warm4. From ovulation to menstruationTop Ten Acupoints for Blood Nourishment1. Tianshu (天枢) – The PivotThe Tianshu point belongs to the Stomach Meridian (足阳明胃经); the strong energy emitted from this point helps to replenish and strengthen the body’s acquired qi. Regular moxibustion on Tianshu can keep the Stomach and Large Intestine meridians active, promoting the circulation of qi and blood from the Stomach Meridian to the Large Intestine Meridian.
When the qi and blood in the Stomach Meridian are abundant, digestive function is enhanced, providing sufficient refined substances for the blood production system, thus supplying the fundamental energy for blood nourishment. When the qi and blood in the Large Intestine Meridian are abundant, it ensures normal excretion functions, preventing diarrhea and constipation, and keeping the intestines clean, protecting against toxins.2. Guanyuan (关元) – The Gate of OriginThe Guanyuan point is located on the Ren Meridian (任脉) and is also the meeting point of the Small Intestine. This point is where the body’s original yin and yang converge, known as the place where “men store essence and women store blood”; it is said that “for acupuncture, always include Sanli, and for moxibustion, always add Guanyuan.” Moxibustion on Guanyuan can strengthen the kidneys, stabilize the foundation, and regulate qi and yang, enhancing the Spleen and Stomach’s ability to generate qi and blood; it promotes intestinal peristalsis and improves nutrient absorption. It is particularly effective for gynecological issues such as irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and abnormal leukorrhea.3. Xuehai (血海) – Sea of BloodThe Xuehai point belongs to the Spleen Meridian (足太阴脾经); this point is where the blood of the Spleen converges, possessing the ability to dispel blood stasis and generate new blood, making it the sea of blood for women. Moxibustion on Xuehai is effective for women suffering from dysmenorrhea and abnormal menstrual flow, especially when combined with Guanyuan and Sanyinjiao points for enhanced results.
For dysmenorrhea accompanied by vomiting, moxibustion on this point combined with Zusanli can provide immediate relief. Xuehai is adept at regulating gynecological blood disorders and is a key point for treating blood-related skin diseases. It can regulate blood, clarify blood, and guide blood flow.4. Sanyinjiao (三阴交) – Three Yin IntersectionThe Sanyinjiao point belongs to the Spleen Meridian (足太阴脾经); it is the intersection of the three yin meridians: Liver, Spleen, and Kidney. The Spleen governs blood, the Liver stores blood, and the Kidney generates blood; therefore, regular moxibustion on Sanyinjiao can harmonize qi and blood, tonify the kidneys, and nourish the liver. It also helps to replenish blood, invigorate blood circulation, and stabilize blood pressure.5. Zusanli (足三里) – Three Miles Below the KneeThe Zusanli point belongs to the Stomach Meridian (足阳明胃经); it is the focal point of the Stomach’s essence and energy. Zusanli can regulate the Spleen and Stomach, adjust qi and blood, and replenish weakness, as well as dispel diseases and prolong life, also known as the longevity point.
For those suffering from dizziness, tinnitus, neurasthenia, and insufficient gastric motility due to qi and blood deficiency, frequent moxibustion on this point can yield significant improvements.
Moxibustion on Zusanli can warm the middle, disperse cold, strengthen Spleen yang, replenish qi, facilitate qi movement, guide qi downward, and strengthen the entire body.
6. Yinbai (隐白) – Hidden WhiteThe Yinbai point belongs to the Spleen Meridian (足太阴脾经); “Taiyin originates from Yinbai, known as the yin within yin.” The Yinbai point has the functions of regulating and stopping blood. Moxibustion on this point can stimulate the Spleen Meridian, promoting a continuous source of qi and blood production, making it a major point for women’s blood nourishment.
7. Biguan (髀关) – Hip JointThe Biguan point belongs to the Stomach Meridian (足阳明胃经); it is the place where the Spleen’s earth particles settle in the Stomach Meridian, and it is the intersection of the yin of the lower abdomen and the yang of the front thigh, serving as the main point for regulating the Stomach Meridian of the lower limbs.Moxibustion on this point can strengthen the Spleen, eliminate dampness, solidify the Spleen’s earth, regulate qi and the Stomach, and treat stomach pain. It is also effective for rheumatism, arthritis, and weight loss for those with obesity in the hips and thighs.8. Xiaguan (下关) – Lower GateThe Xiaguan point belongs to the Stomach Meridian (足阳明胃经); moxibustion on this point is effective for kidney deficiency and blood deficiency or toothache caused by Stomach fire; it also improves kidney blood deficiency and promotes the balance of yin and yang, dispelling Stomach fire.
9. Qimen (期门) – Period GateThe Qimen point belongs to the Liver Meridian (足厥阴肝经). It protects the liver and prevents liver blood deficiency. Moxibustion on this point is effective for insufficient liver blood.10. Zhangmen (章门) – Chapter GateThe Zhangmen point belongs to the Liver Meridian (足厥阴肝经). Moxibustion on Zhangmen, Qimen, Zusanli, and Neiguan can coordinate the five organs and regulate the qi and blood of the liver and stomach.
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