Daily TCM Insights at 11:30 AM Authoritative and high-quality knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine If you like it, please star it for me Editor’s Introduction The method of huoxue huayu (活血化瘀) is frequently used in clinical practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to the use of warming and blood-activating substances to eliminate stagnation … Read more
The Eighteen Methods of Activating Blood and Resolving Stasis include: the method of activating blood and clearing heat, activating blood and detoxifying, activating blood and benefiting qi, activating blood and nourishing blood, activating blood and nourishing yin, activating blood and assisting yang, activating blood and regulating qi, activating blood and purging, activating blood and cooling … Read more
Blood Tonifying Herbs Blood Tonifying Herbs: These are herbs primarily used to replenish deficiencies and strengthen the body, correcting insufficiencies of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang. They are commonly used to treat deficiency syndromes and are also known as tonifying or nourishing herbs. Based on their properties, effects, and indications, blood tonifying herbs are generally … Read more
Angelica Sinensis Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, commonly known as Dang Gui (当归), is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. The root is cylindrical, branched, and yellow-brown; the stem is erect, greenish-white or purplish, with longitudinal grooves; the leaves are pinnately divided, purple or green, and ovate; the flowers are white, with flower … Read more
Nowadays, there are indeed many friends suffering from blood deficiency anemia, especially among women. Symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, pale or sallow complexion, and even dizziness, insomnia, and forgetfulness are common. Many try various methods to supplement their blood, even taking “iron supplements,” but they find it hard to improve and maintain their … Read more
Nourishing Qi and Blood Quickly Insufficient blood and Qi can lead to a pale complexion and increased susceptibility to illness. What are the best foods to nourish blood and Qi? How can one replenish their Qi and blood? What are the symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency? How can we identify these issues? Let’s explore … Read more
Anemia, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qi Xue Xu (Qi and Blood Deficiency Anemia), is most commonly caused by nutritional deficiencies, which refer to a lack of essential materials needed for hematopoiesis in the bone marrow. Treatment can involve supplementation with folic acid, vitamin B12, and iron supplements.Iron-deficiency anemia is a common type … Read more
Generally, there is no specific saying about what to eat for the fastest and best blood nourishment. However, patients can appropriately consume foods such as pig liver, red dates (Hong Zao), and pig blood, or medications like Fu Fang A Jiao Jiang (Compound Ejiao Syrup), Jian Pi Sheng Xue Ke Li (Spleen Strengthening Blood Nourishing … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water, which is a method that many people are not familiar with. Today, I will introduce the … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a medicinal herb that shares the same origin as food, known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi and blood. Nowadays, many people recognize the benefits of this herb and often add it to nourishing soups. Dang Shen has a pleasant taste, effective properties, and is safe for consumption, making … Read more