The ancients conducted in-depth research on the compatibility and application of Chinese herbal decoctions, forming decoctions to address common syndromes with combinations of four herbs, which are well documented in the history of Chinese medicine. Some of the more famous decoctions include Si Shen Tang (Four Gods Decoction), Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), and … Read more
If the five organs exhibit blood deficiency, what symptoms might arise, and how can we address them? Today, I will introduce a Chinese herb for each organ to help you effectively regulate it. First, let’s look at the heart. When there is a deficiency of heart blood (心血虚, xīn xuè xū), typical symptoms include palpitations, … Read more
The concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine should not be confused and need to be clearly explained! Blood deficiency (xue xu) and anemia (pin xue) not only have similar meanings but also overlap in clinical manifestations and treatment methods. Therefore, some people often treat blood deficiency and anemia as the same condition, … Read more
Blood circulates throughout our body, and the health of our blood is key to our overall well-being. When blood issues arise, they can lead to various health problems, such as: blood deficiency causing insomnia, blood turbidity leading to blockages, and blood stasis resulting in tumors. Today, the doctor shares three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulas … Read more
Discussing Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the various diseases in the world. Understand and learn to establish a TCM mindset as we listen to Wendon discuss the “Huangdi Neijing”. Hello everyone! Today, we will talk about xue xu (血虚), or blood deficiency. As the name suggests, it refers to insufficient blood in the … Read more
Blood deficiency and anemia not only have similar meanings but also overlap in clinical manifestations and treatment methods. Therefore, some people often treat blood deficiency and anemia as the same condition, which can lead to adverse medical outcomes. For instance, some believe that Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) is a blood tonic and immediately … Read more
Anemia and blood deficiency are two different concepts. Anemia is a precise term in modern medicine, specifically referring to the etiology-based treatment methods for different types of anemia. The main cause of anemia is the impairment of bone marrow hematopoiesis, a deficiency of hematopoietic substances, or genetic factors affecting the utilization of these substances. In … Read more
If you are not clear about your constitution type, please test your constitution first. Blood is a tangible substance in the body. Blood deficiency means there is not enough blood. 1 1 Symptoms of Blood Deficiency 1. Pale complexion and lips that are whitish. 2. Dizziness and lightheadedness upon standing up after squatting. 3. Frequent … Read more
Voice is more comprehensive~ What is Blood Deficiency? Blood deficiency refers to insufficient blood in the body, leading to a lack of fullness in the blood! Causes of Blood Deficiency: The main causes include: weakness of the spleen and stomach, leading to insufficient blood production; prolonged illness causing severe blood depletion; sudden external bleeding; or … Read more
Blood deficiency refers to the insufficiency of blood, leading to malnourishment of the organs, meridians, and body, characterized by pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, tongue, and nails, dizziness, palpitations, vivid dreams, numbness in hands and feet, and in women, scanty menstrual flow with pale color, delayed menstruation, or amenorrhea, with a thin pulse being … Read more