As autumn and winter arrive, many friends enter the "freezing" modeHands and feet are as cold as holding a piece of ice, no matter how thick the socks are worn or how many layers of clothes are wrapped, they cannot be warmed up.
When encountering this situation, most people tend to think they have yang deficiency and quickly resort to dietary remedies like angelica and mutton soup or medicinal supplements such as Jinkui Shenqi Pills, vigorously tonifying yang. However, the results often fall short of expectations.
Why is this the case? Today, let's explore from the perspective of Traditional Chinese MedicineThe spleen governs the limbsFrom the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, let's thoroughly discuss the root causes of cold hands and feet.
Cold hands and feet may seem like a problem with the limbs, but in traditional Chinese medicine, the saying "the spleen governs the limbs" and "when the spleen is impaired, the limbs tend to become weak and cold" has long highlighted the close relationship between the spleen and stomach and the limbs.
Let's start with the spleen and stomach to discuss how cold hands and feet actually come about.
Traditional Chinese medicine often says that the spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood production. In simple terms, the spleen and stomach are like the body's energy factory, responsible for digesting and decomposing the food we eat, then converting it into qi and blood, and transporting it to all parts of the body, especially the limbs.
But if this "factory" malfunctions, the hands and feet naturally cannot warm up.
For example, if one frequently consumes too much raw or cold food or is exposed to cold, the digestive function of the stomach may decline, and the spleen's ability to generate qi and blood will also weaken, leading to a direct reduction in the production of qi and blood. At the same time, the spleen's capacity to transform and transport dampness will deteriorate, causing dampness to accumulate in the body, which acts like a roadblock obstructing the pathways through which qi and blood flow.
In this way, the body lacks both qi and blood (deficiency), has coldness (cold), and is also blocked (stagnation). With these three issues combined, the limbs do not receive sufficient nourishment from qi and blood, naturally becoming icy cold. In severe cases, one may even feel weak and uncoordinated in the limbs.
So, how should we regulate this condition of cold hands and feet caused by "spleen and stomach deficiency cold"? Since the root lies in the spleen and stomach, we cannot simply "supplement fire." The key is to warm the spleen and stomach, allowing their functions of digestion and generating qi and blood to return to normal. Only then can qi and blood have a source, circulation can become smooth, and hands and feet can truly warm up.
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Its composition is exceptionally comprehensive, containingCodonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Panax notoginseng, Poria cocos, Zingiber officinale, Cinnamomum cassia, Lycium barbarum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Magnolia officinalis, Amomum villosum, Aucklandia lappa, Foeniculum vulgare, Chaenomeles speciosa, Homalomena occulta, Dipsacus asper, Glycyrrhiza uralensisThe core efficacy is to regulate the stomach and intestines, nourish yin and tonify the kidneys, strengthen the spleen and benefit the stomach, precisely targeting the root cause of cold hands and feet.
Let's talk about how these medicines work together
First, Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis, these four herbs are a classic combination for strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, which is commonly referred to asFour Gentlemen DecoctionIt can help the spleen and stomach replenish qi and blood, dispel dampness, improve the problem of qi deficiency caused by declining spleen and stomach function, and add power to the "energy factory.
Then there are Angelica sinensis, white peony root, and wolfberry, specifically responsible for nourishing blood, promoting blood circulation, and nourishing the liver and kidneys. They address blood deficiency caused by poor spleen and stomach function, ensuring an ample "inventory" of qi and blood.
Chuanxiong and Panax notoginseng can promote blood circulation and qi movement, resolve stasis and relieve pain, specifically clearing blockages caused by qi and blood deficiency, improving blood circulation in the limbs, and alleviating coldness and even pain in the hands and feet.
Dried ginger and cinnamon have a warm nature, capable of warming the middle and dispelling cold, helping the body transform qi, fundamentally enhancing the spleen and stomach's ability to generate qi and blood, thereby increasing the "production" of qi and blood.
Fennel, Magnolia Bark, Amomum Fruit, and Aucklandia Root can disperse cold and relieve pain, regulate gastrointestinal qi, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve blood circulation, and ensure the smooth delivery of qi and blood to the extremities.
Finally, papaya, homalomena, and dipsacus can relax tendons and activate collaterals, strengthen tendons and bones, help open the meridian channels, allow qi and blood to smoothly reach the limbs, and thoroughly improve the condition of cold hands and feet.
Although Gastrointestinal Health Capsules are primarily used to regulate issues such as stomach pain, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, loose stools, and fatigue caused by spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, they can warm the middle and dispel cold, strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the liver and kidneys, and regulate qi flow. They are also effective in improving irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and the cold hands and feet we are discussing today.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that for the regulation of cold hands and feet, relying solely on medication is not enough; daily care is also crucial. Usually, pay attention to protecting your yang energy, maintain a regular routine, eat in moderation, and avoid consuming too many cold or raw foods. As the old saying goes, "Movement generates yang," so engaging in appropriate activities, such as taking a walk or jumping rope, can stimulate yang energy and promote the circulation of qi and blood. Additionally, it is important to keep warm, especially around the abdomen, to prevent the spleen and stomach from being further stimulated by cold.
If your hands and feet are particularly cold, this condition has persisted for a long time, and is accompanied by stomach pain and loss of appetite, you might consider trying Gastrointestinal Health Capsules. They work to warm the spleen and stomach from the root, promote the flow of qi and blood, and help warm your hands and feet from the inside out.
