According to ancient beliefs, a woman's overall condition can be seen from her menstruation. If her menstruation is normal, then her health must be good, and she will be able to become a good wife and give birth to a healthy child. Therefore, ancient people paid great attention to regulating menstruation. The fundamental method for regulating menstruation is to nourish qi and blood.
Women not only have menstruation, but also go through the processes of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, all of which require the infusion of qi and blood. In addition, women tend to cry, and tears are also produced from blood. Traditional Chinese medicine has always emphasized that "women should nourish blood as the foundation." Insufficient qi and blood may lead to delayed or reduced menstruation, as well as light-colored and thin menstrual blood. On the other hand, excessive menstruation may also result from insufficient qi and blood.
It is said that women are made of water, and women are like a spring of water that needs to have flowing water gushing out of the spring. Blood is like water, and qi is like the driving force that carries the water upstream. If there is too little blood, the spring will dry up; if there is insufficient qi, it will become stagnant water without vitality. Therefore, when women are supplementing their bodies, they need to do it in a proper way. Not only should they "nourish," but they should also "regulate." It is not only about "nourishing blood," but also about "adjusting qi." This is because "qi is the commander of blood." When qi flows smoothly, blood flows smoothly; when qi is stagnant, blood stagnates; when qi flows in the wrong direction, blood flows in the wrong direction. If only blood is supplemented without considering regulating qi, the blood that is supplemented will accumulate and may eventually become stagnant blood or blood clots.
To nourish blood and regulate menstruation, acupressure on specific acupuncture points is recommended. The key points are Guan Yuan, Xue Hai, and San Yin Jiao. These three points are crucial for regulating women's qi and blood and treating menstrual disorders. The method is simple - just massage these points when you have spare time, for 3 minutes per point.
Guan Yuan is located in the abdomen and is an important point on the Ren Meridian. It can simultaneously regulate the Ren Meridian and the Chong Meridian. Ancient people believed that Guan Yuan is where men store their essence and women store their blood. It can nourish the original qi and kidney qi, and is known as the "first major acupoint for sexual health." It is commonly used in the treatment of gynecological and male reproductive diseases. Xue Hai specializes in treating blood-related issues, as indicated by its name. Xue Hai belongs to the Spleen Meridian, which governs the transportation and distribution of blood. Therefore, massaging Xue Hai regularly has a good effect on nurturing blood. San Yin Jiao is a commonly used acupuncture point in gynecology. It is the intersection point of the Liver Meridian, Spleen Meridian, and Kidney Meridian. These three yin meridians intersect with the Ren Meridian at Guan Yuan, making it a widely used acupuncture point in gynecology. In addition to nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, it can also treat leukorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome, and has a calming effect, which helps with sleep.
For nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, it is recommended to eat jujube. Traditional Chinese medicine considers jujube to have a sweet taste and warm nature. It enters the Spleen and Stomach Meridians and has the effects of tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, as well as nourishing and nurturing blood. The Qing Dynasty's "Ben Cao Chong Yuan" said, "Jujube supplements deficiencies in the body, so it supplements invisible qi and nourishes visible blood." The invisible refers to qi, and the visible refers to blood, so jujube is an excellent choice for nourishing qi and blood. In addition, jujube also has the effect of invigorating the Spleen and benefiting the Stomach. If women often have diarrhea and feel weak, eating more jujube can be helpful.
Making porridge with jujube is one of the most effective dietary therapies using jujube, such as jujube porridge, red bean and jujube porridge, etc. Porridge is finely ground, making it easier for the body to absorb, and its nourishing effect is stronger. Here, I will teach you how to make a jujube and black glutinous rice porridge. The ingredients are 30g of jujube, 10g of longan, and 100g of black glutinous rice. Wash the jujube, longan, and black glutinous rice, add an appropriate amount of water, and cook it into a porridge. It can be eaten in the morning and evening.
Longan has a sweet taste, a balanced nature, and can nourish blood and calm the mind, as well as tonify the Heart and Spleen. It is beneficial for those who often experience insomnia or have poor sleep. Black glutinous rice also has a sweet taste and warm nature, which can tonify the middle and benefit qi. This porridge not only has a significant effect but also has a very sweet taste. It not only satisfies your taste buds, but also nourishes blood and regulates menstruation. Why not give it a try! In addition, you can also add some brown sugar when the porridge is almost cooked. There is a popular saying that "women should not be without sugar for a hundred days," and this sugar refers to brown sugar. Brown sugar has a significant effect on regulating menstruation. It can dispel stasis, nourish and activate blood, and has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on menstrual cycle disorders.
When nourishing qi and blood, it is important to not only supplement but also "retain" and "store." To keep blood well-stored, we must treat the liver well because the liver is the organ that stores blood. Those women who like to stay up late should pay attention - the liver is on duty from 1 am to 3 am. Therefore, it is best to enter into sleep before this time so that the liver can store the blood properly. If women want to have good qi and blood and regulate their menstruation, it is also important to refuse to be a "night owl."
