Insufficient Qi and Blood, also known as Qi deficiency and Blood deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine, can result in reduced organ function. For women in particular, insufficient Qi and Blood can seriously harm the body. Therefore, it is important for us to regularly replenish Qi and Blood in our daily lives.
How to identify insufficient Qi and Blood
1. Observe facial complexion
If a person has sufficient Qi and Blood, their facial complexion will be rosy and their vitality will be good. This indicates that their Qi and Blood circulation is good. However, if the facial complexion is dull and lifeless, and the person feels mentally fatigued, it suggests poor Qi and Blood circulation.
2. Check hand temperature
The temperature of the hands directly reflects the level of Qi and Blood in the body. If a person has sufficient Qi and Blood, their hands will feel warm. If the hands are excessively sweaty, cold, or abnormally hot, it indicates insufficient Qi and Blood.
3. Examine the hair
A person with sufficient Qi and Blood will have thick and lustrous hair. Conversely, if a person's hair is thin, yellowish, and dry, it indicates insufficient Qi and Blood.
Causes of insufficient Qi and Blood
Qi propels the circulation of blood, and blood carries Qi. Qi and Blood nourish each other. If Qi is deficient, there will be less blood, and if there is less blood, it indicates Qi deficiency. Prolonged illness can lead to Qi and Blood deficiency.
Diet therapy for insufficient Qi and Blood
1. Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction)
Si Wu Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal recipe for nourishing and invigorating the blood, consisting of four ingredients: Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, and Shu Di.
Si Wu Tang is primarily used to treat insufficient Qi and Blood. It can also alleviate symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, dull complexion, and irregular menstrual periods or amenorrhea caused by insufficient Qi and Blood.
2. Dang Gui Hong Zao Pai Gu Tang (Dang Gui, Red Dates, and Pork Rib Soup)
To prepare this soup, follow the same method as cooking pork rib soup. After removing the blood, add pork ribs, red dates, and Dang Gui to the pot. Then add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer on low heat until the pork ribs are tender.
This soup can effectively nourish Qi and Blood, making it suitable for women who have insufficient Qi and Blood, malnutrition, and anemia. It has excellent results.
3. Honey Red Tea
First, put the red tea leaves into a cup, then pour boiling water over them. Cover the cup and let it steep for a few minutes. Afterward, add prepared honey and brown sugar.
This red tea can effectively nourish the spleen and stomach, and is beneficial for treating conditions such as insufficient Qi and Blood, anemia, hepatitis, and loss of appetite in women.
Insufficient Qi and Blood brings many inconveniences to our lives. It not only makes our skin lack vitality, but also causes cold limbs and mental confusion, directly affecting our work and daily life. Therefore, we must pay attention to the regulation of Qi and Blood in our daily lives.
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