Diagnosis and Dietary Therapy for Four Types of Blood Disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Deficiency, Blood Stasis, Blood Heat, and Blood Cold

Diagnosis and Dietary Therapy for Four Types of Blood Disorders in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Blood Deficiency, Blood Stasis, Blood Heat, and Blood Cold

Blood deficiency, blood stasis, blood cold, and blood heat are different manifestations of blood disorders, and the methods for nurturing them vary. If the wrong method is applied, significant results are hard to achieve. Let’s see which condition you belong to. Blood Deficiency What is Blood Deficiency?Blood deficiency refers to the insufficiency of blood, leading … Read more

Disorders of Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Disorders of Blood in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Disorders of blood refer to physiological abnormalities in blood function, primarily manifested as insufficient blood production or excessive consumption, irregular blood circulation, and reduced nourishing function of blood. Blood disorders include xue xu (blood deficiency), xue yu (blood stasis), xue re (blood heat), and chuxue (hemorrhage). Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) Blood deficiency refers to a … Read more

Blood Stasis as the Root of All Illness: Five Blood-Invigorating Formulas by Ren Wang Qing

Blood Stasis as the Root of All Illness: Five Blood-Invigorating Formulas by Ren Wang Qing

TCM Discussion Group TCM Exchange Forum Qi and blood are crucial for human health; when Qi flows, blood flows, and when Qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs. Many people have experienced blood stasis: despite not having any visible injuries, they find bruises appearing on their bodies, which eventually fade away. This phenomenon is a typical sign … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: How to Identify Blood Stasis by Touching the Dorsum of the Foot – A Doctor Teaches You to Differentiate Six Types of Blood Stasis Syndromes

Traditional Chinese Medicine: How to Identify Blood Stasis by Touching the Dorsum of the Foot - A Doctor Teaches You to Differentiate Six Types of Blood Stasis Syndromes

Today, I will teach you two commonly used methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to determine whether you have a blood stasis constitution, as well as how to differentiate and treat six common types of blood stasis syndromes. Let’s learn together! First, let’s discuss the method for judging blood stasis. You can feel the pulse … Read more

Blood Stasis: The Root of All Illnesses – Five Blood-Activating Formulas by Ren Wang Qing

Blood Stasis: The Root of All Illnesses - Five Blood-Activating Formulas by Ren Wang Qing

Qi and blood are crucial for human health; when qi flows, blood flows, and when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs. Many people have experienced blood stasis: despite not having any visible injuries, they find bruises appearing on their bodies, which eventually fade away on their own. This phenomenon is a typical sign of a blood … Read more

Blood Stasis: The Root of All Illnesses – Five Blood-Invigorating Formulas by Ren Wang

Blood Stasis: The Root of All Illnesses - Five Blood-Invigorating Formulas by Ren Wang

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the treasures of the Chinese nation, and throughout the vast history of TCM, numerous masters have emerged, such as Zhang Zhongjing and Li Dongyuan. Today, we will introduce a renowned physician named “Wang Qingren,” a benevolent doctor from the Qing Dynasty who created five formulas for treating blood … Read more

Differences Between Blood Cold, Blood Heat, Blood Deficiency, and Blood Stasis: Nourishing Blood for Health

Differences Between Blood Cold, Blood Heat, Blood Deficiency, and Blood Stasis: Nourishing Blood for Health

For more exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow! For men, to determine if they have anemia or a blood disorder, the first step is to check a complete blood count to understand their blood condition by looking at red blood cells and hemoglobin levels. Women do not need to do this … Read more

Self-Assessment of Blood Stasis Constitution: Not Only Must Blood Stasis Be Activated and Resolved, But Qi Must Also Be Nourished

Self-Assessment of Blood Stasis Constitution: Not Only Must Blood Stasis Be Activated and Resolved, But Qi Must Also Be Nourished

Qi and blood are crucial for human health; when Qi flows, blood flows, and when Qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs. Many people may have experienced blood stasis: without any apparent injury, they find bruises appearing on their bodies, which then fade away after some time.This phenomenon is a typical manifestation of blood stasis constitution. So, … Read more

Understanding Blood Stasis in TCM: The Importance of ‘Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis’ in Three Levels

Understanding Blood Stasis in TCM: The Importance of 'Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis' in Three Levels

Written by / Chen Huijuan, Associate Professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine The circulation of blood in the human bodyflows through the meridiansto reach various parts of the bodyto nourish and support them. If blood stagnates or is obstructed in the organs and meridians, it can lead to various diseases. 01What is the … Read more

The Family of Rehmannia: A Comprehensive Overview

The Family of Rehmannia: A Comprehensive Overview

Rehmannia Rehmannia, a name in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), refers to the fresh or dried tuber of the plant Rehmannia glutinosa (地黄, Dìhuáng) from the Scrophulariaceae family. It is harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, and can be used fresh or processed. It is categorized into three types: dry Rehmannia (干地黄, … Read more