How long does it take to replenish blood and qi? This is a question many people often ask. Many believe that simply consuming blood-nourishing herbs like Rehmannia and Angelica, or taking common blood-tonifying formulas such as Bazhen Wan or Guipi Wan, can replenish blood. However, it is not that simple.
Take blood-tonifying herbs for example,Rehmannia and Angelica sinensis, while nourishing blood, also possess a certain degree of cloying nature.If the spleen and stomach functions are weak, or if there is dampness in the body, simply consuming these medicinal herbs,Not only does the blood fail to be replenished, but it may also increase the burden on the spleen and stomach.leading to indigestion. AndBazhen Wan and Guipi Wan both address both qi and bloodTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format but without adding any symbols: , but ifThe body exhibits significant qi deficiency and poor qi circulationRelying solely on these over-the-counter medicines is not effective for replenishing blood and cannot fundamentally solve the problem.
According to traditional Chinese medicineQi can generate bloodQi is responsible for promoting and stimulating the functions of the organs. When Qi is sufficient, the ability of the spleen and stomach to transport and transform water and grains is enhanced, allowing for better conversion of nutrients from food into Qi and blood nourishment.The liver stores blood, and the heart governs the blood vesselsWhen the functions are operating normally, the efficiency of generating qi and blood is naturally high. However, once qi deficiency occurs, the functions of all organs in the body will weaken accordingly. The spleen and stomach cannot properly transport and transform nutrients, leading to insufficient nourishment for generating qi and blood, which in turn weakens the ability to produce qi and blood.
So many people appear to have blood deficiency, but they often also exhibit symptoms of qi deficiency, such as shortness of breath with slight activity, a weak speaking voice, susceptibility to spontaneous sweating, and listlessness. In fact, these are allQi and Blood Deficiencyperformance
like the common onesDizziness may be due to insufficient qi and blood nourishing the head；Insomnia is often due to deficiency of qi and blood, which fails to nourish the heart and mind；Blurred vision is due to the failure of qi and blood to nourish the eyes；Palpitation is due to deficiency of heart blood, which fails to nourish the heart vesselsThese are typical symptoms of both qi and blood deficiency.
In this situation, we must not focus solely on "tonifying blood" when replenishing blood. Otherwise, it may lead to "the more we tonify, the weaker we become." In the end, not only will the blood not be replenished, but excessive nourishment may also cause heat accumulation in the body, resulting in symptoms of internal heat.
The best way isFirst tonify qi, then promote blood generation through qi tonificationUnder the guidance of a doctor, you can first replenish your qi to restore the body's "driving force." This way, the spleen and stomach can better absorb nutrients, and the ability to generate qi and blood will be enhanced. As a result, qi and blood will gradually recover, and the body's discomfort symptoms will slowly disappear!
However, it must be reminded that the most important aspect of traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndrome types varies. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
