Blood stasis refers to poor blood circulation
Qi deficiency means lack of energy
Different constitutions
Require different adjustments
Should we “transform” or “nourish”?
Let’s hear what the experts say.
Blood stasis refers to poor blood circulation
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that there is a susceptibility and tendency between constitution and disease.Blood stasis constitution is closely related to conditions such as forgetfulness, insomnia, body pain, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral infarction, carotid artery plaques, fatty liver. It can be said that blood stasis constitution is the “soil” for these diseases.
Five manifestations of blood stasis constitution
Manifestation One:
Dark and dull complexion
Individuals with blood stasis constitution have a complexion that is dull, dark, and lacks luster, regardless of UV exposure.
Manifestation Two:
Bruises on the face
TCM states:No stasis, no spots. Blood stasis leads to poor blood circulation, depriving the complexion of nourishment and moisture, resulting in pigmentation and spots.
These spots vary in size, are dull and lack luster, and are not related to age. This distinguishes them from age spots.
Manifestation Three:
Chronic dark circles
According to TCM, “Stasis blood does not dissipate, new blood does not form”. The face is rich in blood vessels and qi, and blood stasis prevents the face, especially around the eyes, from receiving blood nourishment, similar to crops lacking water, leading to pigmentation and “dark eyes”.
Manifestation Four:
Dark and purple lips
When blood stasis is mild, the lips appear dark; when severe, they turn purple and lack luster.
Manifestation Five:
Unexplained body pain
Blood stasis leads to poor blood flow, hence the saying “no flow, no pain”, resulting in headaches, chest pain, menstrual pain, and prostate pain.
For blood stasis constitution, the focus is on “transforming”.
For those with blood stasis constitution, the key to body adjustment is to “transform blood stasis”.
Health Recipe:
Hawthorn and Peach Kernel Drink
Raw hawthorn promotes blood circulation and disperses stasis, peach kernel invigorates blood and alleviates stasis, and honey nourishes blood and moistens dryness. This health drink is particularly suitable for those with mild blood stasis constitution and a tendency for elevated blood lipids to consume.
Representative TCM Formula:
Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction
Peach kernel invigorates blood and disperses stasis; Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) also has excellent blood-invigorating and stasis-dispersing properties; Achyranthes bidentata (niu xi) not only invigorates blood and dispels stasis but also guides blood downward, aiding in the generation of new blood; Bupleurum (chai hu) soothes the liver and regulates qi, its properties are uplifting, working in conjunction with Achyranthes to promote blood circulation. This formula is suitable for those with severe blood stasis constitution.
Qi deficiency means lack of energy
Qi deficiency can lead to recurrent colds, chronic fatigue syndrome, and is prone to organ prolapse, habitual constipation, diarrhea, hypertension, coronary heart disease. Thus, the harm caused by qi deficiency constitution should not be underestimated.
Four manifestations of qi deficiency constitution
Manifestation One: Fatigue
TCM believes that “qi” is a form of energy in the body. If qi is deficient, it means the body lacks energy, leading to feelings of fatigue and weakness.
Manifestation Two: Shortness of breath
Due to insufficient qi and low energy, after excluding other diseases, individuals with qi deficiency may feel short of breath during normal activities.
However, experts remind that those with qi deficiency should not remain inactive due to shortness of breath.
Manifestation Three: Swelling
Qi can promote the metabolism of body fluids. If qi is deficient, this promoting effect weakens, leading to metabolic disorders of body fluids, which TCM refers to as “fluids not returning to normal”, resulting in water retention, causing weight gain and swelling.
Manifestation Four: Pale complexion
After qi deficiency, qi cannot nourish and moisten the facial skin, leading to a complexion that is pale and lacks luster.
For qi deficiency constitution, the focus is on “nourishing”.
For those with qi deficiency constitution, the key to body adjustment is to “nourish qi”.
Health Recipe:
Beef Replenishing Soup
“Replenishing” refers to the “postnatal foundation”, which is the spleen and stomach. The spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood production, and by nourishing the qi of the spleen and stomach, it helps to replenish qi throughout the body.
Chinese yam tonifies qi and yin, lotus seed strengthens the spleen and nourishes the kidneys, Poria cocos strengthens the spleen and stomach, promotes fluid metabolism, and jujube nourishes qi and blood. This nourishing soup has excellent benefits for strengthening the spleen and stomach, and boosting qi, making it very suitable for those with qi deficiency constitution.
Enhanced Version of “Ba Duan Jin” (Eight Pieces of Brocade)
Individuals with qi deficiency should avoid overly strenuous exercise. Ba Duan Jin aligns with the principle of gentle exercise for qi deficiency constitution. It mobilizes the body’s strength to gather qi. The enhanced version, with the addition of the “clenching fists and glaring to increase strength” movement, further aids in “boosting qi”.
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