Back to Blood Deficiency !

From chilled out, lethargic, low energy patients to hot, heated and restless, the new diagnostic trend is now towards blood deficiency with underlying empty heat or blood heat … manifesting in restlessness, irritability, insomnia, stress and, of course, mental fatigue to name a few basic symptoms. Stomach and spleen Qi/energy tonifying herbs, along with dampness drying and draining herbs, are now taking a back seat to the blood tonifying and heat clearing herbs. These herbs nourish the organs with vital nutrients while clearing any inflammation which scorches the clean, pure fluids insulating tissues and organs which help to move lymph. This not only calms and satiates the body, but it also eases and calms the mind; hence better relaxation and sleep, with less irrationality.

Also, when blood gets low, it starts stealing moisture from the organs and skin, not to mention the brain. Brain fog and fatigue, along with blurred vision are among the first signs and symptoms of definite blood deficiency. And without proper amounts blood and fluid, the body not only has to fight off outside sources of inflammation, but also has to combat it’s own heat generated from everyday bodily processes. So don’t forget your Blood, Yin, and Essence herbs…! Especially throughout this hot summer.