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
Yin Deficiency – Heat, Yang Deficiency – Cold Intolerance, Blood Deficiency – Dryness, Qi Deficiency – Weakness 1. Yin Deficiency – Avoid spicy and dry foods, prefer Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua), Pear (Li) Symptoms: Palms and soles feel hot and sweaty, irritability, mouth and tongue sores 2. Yang Deficiency – Avoid raw and cold foods (shrimp, … Read more
In general, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that Qi and Blood are fundamental to the human body. When Qi and Blood are abundant and flowing smoothly, diseases do not arise. Conversely, if there is a deficiency of Qi and Blood, it can lead to feelings of fatigue and weakness. If Qi and Blood are insufficient … Read more
Qi and Blood Deficiency refers to the conditions of Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency) and Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The result of Qi and Blood deficiency can lead to a decline in organ function and cause premature aging.Qi Xu: This indicates a decline in organ function and poor resistance to disease. … Read more
Deficiency syndromes refer to a variety of chronic diseases caused by the deficiency of organs and weakened vital energy. Although these syndromes are numerous and complex, they are fundamentally related to the five organs, and the damage to these organs typically involves Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. In summary, there are Yin deficiency, Yang deficiency, … Read more
What are the symptoms of Blood Deficiency? Pale complexion Pale lips, tongue, and nails Frequent dizziness and lightheadedness Hair loss Irregular menstruation Palpitations, insomnia, and forgetfulness Cold hands and feet, prone to numbness Thin physique —— If you experience four or more of these symptoms, it is advisable to pay attention to improving Blood Deficiency. … Read more
Blood Deficiency (Xue Xu):The key to nourishing blood is to regulate the Spleen.Symptoms of Blood Deficiency: pale complexion, lack of color, sensitivity to heat in summer, sensitivity to cold in winter, palpitations, dizziness, insomnia.Dietary Remedies for Blood Deficiency: Angelica and Astragalus Tea (Dang Gui Huang Qi Cha).Preparation of Angelica and Astragalus Tea: Use a ratio … 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
Stay tuned! Many modern individuals are in a sub-healthy state, with the most common condition being deficiency of Qi and blood, leading to a poor complexion. This issue is not limited to women; many men also experience this condition. Blood deficiency can be categorized into several types, such as Gan Xue Xu (Liver Blood Deficiency), … Read more
Differentiation of Blood DisordersBlood disorders manifest in various ways, differing based on their causes, which can be categorized into cold, heat, deficiency, and excess. The clinical manifestations can be summarized into four syndromes: Blood Deficiency (Xue Xu), Blood Stasis (Xue Yu), Blood Heat (Xue Re), and Blood Cold (Xue Han). 1. Blood Deficiency Syndrome (Xue … Read more