Mar 24
Good blood circulation is important in maintaining one’s overall health whereas poor blood circulation can lead to various health conditions from sluggishness to reduced immunity. This artcile provides some helpful suggestions on how Traditional Chinese medicine can help you achieve better blood circulation.
THE human body cannot function without blood. Not only is blood responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to each of the trillions of cells in the body, it is also responsible for carrying toxins and waste out of the body. Blood also plays a vital role in stabilising body temperature and acidity (pH).
Poor blood circulation can lead to various health conditions, from muscle spasms, poor immunity, sluggish memory, lack of stamina, and circulatory disorders such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, to serious ailments such as heart attack and stroke.
Since its early beginnings, traditional Chinese medicinal practice has recognised the importance of blood circulation to overall good health. In this article, I’ll share with you the various Chinese medicinal herbs that can improve blood circulation.
Traditional Chinese medicinal prescriptions compose of herbs that treat blood “troubles” and have the effect of regulating qi and blood to treat poor blood circulation.
Although a very common condition, poor blood circulation is wide in scope and complexity. The methods of treating poor blood circulation include enriching the blood and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.
Tagged with: blood circulation
Mar 08
This article offers useful suggestions to enhance poor blood circulation and regulate qi.
Ways to regulate qi and blood to handle poor blood circulation.
THE human body cannot function without blood. Not only is blood responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to each of the trillions of cells in the body, it is also responsible for carrying toxins and waste out of the body. Blood also plays a vital role in stabilising body temperature and acidity (pH).
Poor blood circulation can leado various health conditions, from muscle spasms, poor immunity, sluggish memory, lack of stamina, and circulatory disorders such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, to serious ailments such as heart attack and stroke.
Since its early beginnings, traditional chinese medicinal practice has recognised the importance of blood circulation to overall good health. In this third installation of a four-part series, I’ll share with you the various Chinese medicinal herbs that can improve blood circulation.
Traditional Chinese medicinal prescriptions compose of herbs that treat blood “troubles” and have the effect of regulating qi and blood to treat poor blood circulation.
Although a very common condition, poor blood circulation is wide in scope and complexity. The methods of treating poor blood circulation include enriching the blood and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.
Herbs that improve blood circulation are categorised by four general functions:
Tagged with: blood circulation • energy • Qi
