When it comes to blood deficiency, many people's first reaction is to rely on donkey-hide gelatin for supplementation, but in reality, supplementing directly in this way often yields poor results! This is because many people nowadays have weak spleen and stomach functions and poor transportation and transformation abilities. Nourishing substances like donkey-hide gelatin have a thick and greasy texture. Eating them directly not only fails to absorb their nutrients but also adds burden to the spleen and stomach. If food cannot be properly transported and transformed, it tends to stagnate in the abdomen, leading to bloating, loss of appetite, and in severe cases, sticky stools and a thick, greasy tongue coating. This is what we commonly refer to as "deficiency unable to receive supplementation."
The key to truly replenishing blood deficiency isFirst, restore the spleen and stomach's ability to transport and transformIn traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are considered the source of qi and blood production. Only when the functions of the spleen and stomach are optimal can the nutrients consumed be transformed into qi and blood, which are then distributed throughout the body.
In response to this situation, we can refer to the use ofMinor Decoction for Strengthening the MiddleThe prescription consists ofCinnamon Twig, Ginger, Jujube, Licorice Root, MaltoseComposition, among whichCinnamon Twig and Ginger Warm and Unblock the Middle YangLike "warm fire" to unblock the yang qi of the spleen and stomach, allowing stagnant qi to move and restoring the "motivation" for spleen and stomach transportation.
Jujube, Licorice, MaltoseTaste sweet, canGently nourish the spleen and stomachIt lays the "material foundation" for the generation of qi and blood. As the functions of the spleen and stomach gradually recover, qi and blood will naturally be continuously generated, and issues such as dizziness and sensitivity to cold caused by blood deficiency will also improve accordingly.
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on one's own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
