Blood Stasis Constitution
血瘀质
Impeded blood flow, mainly characterized by signs of blood stasis such as a dull complexion and a purplish-dark tongue.
Physical Traits
Psychological Traits
Common Symptoms
- •Purplish bruises on the skin
- •Body pain
- •Dull complexion
- •Dark circles under the eyes
- •Forgetfulness
- •Dull lips
- •Dry, scaly skin (肌肤甲错)
Susceptible Conditions
Diet
Recommended Foods
- Hawthorn
- Vinegar
- Black soybeans
- Rose buds
- Brown sugar
- Yellow rice wine (in moderation)
- Onion
- Eggplant
- Tao Ren
- Lotus root
Foods to Avoid
- Cold, cool and astringent foods
- Fatty meat
- Cream
- High-fat foods
- Excessive cold drinks
- Persimmon
Sample Recipes
Exercise
Daily Living
- •Keep a relaxed mood
- •Avoid cold stimulation
- •Do more activities that help qi and blood circulate
- •Avoid sitting for long periods
- •Soak the feet in hot water
- •Massage appropriately
Seasonal Care
Spring
- • Soothe the liver and invigorate blood
- • Exercise appropriately
Summer
- • The best season for invigorating blood and resolving stasis
- • Exercise more
Autumn
- • Keep warm
- • Prevent stagnation in the blood vessels
Winter
- • Keep the limbs warm
- • Avoid cold causing blood stasis
Recommended Herbs
Care Guides
Guides for each dimension of care for the Blood Stasis Constitution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blood Stasis Constitution?
Impeded blood flow, mainly characterized by signs of blood stasis such as a dull complexion and a purplish-dark tongue.
How do you care for the Blood Stasis Constitution?
Recommended foods: Hawthorn, Vinegar, Black soybeans, Rose buds, Brown sugar, Yellow rice wine (in moderation), Onion, Eggplant, Tao Ren, Lotus root. Exercise: Dance, Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Walking, Calisthenics, Pay attention to moving all joints. Daily living: Keep a relaxed mood, Avoid cold stimulation, Do more activities that help qi and blood circulate, Avoid sitting for long periods, Soak the feet in hot water, Massage appropriately.
What health problems is the Blood Stasis Constitution prone to?
People with the Blood Stasis Constitution are prone to: Coronary heart disease, Stroke, Tumors, Uterine fibroids, Dysmenorrhea, Varicose veins, Thrombotic diseases.
What should the Blood Stasis Constitution eat and avoid?
Recommended foods: Hawthorn, Vinegar, Black soybeans, Rose buds, Brown sugar, Yellow rice wine (in moderation), Onion, Eggplant, Tao Ren, Lotus root. Foods to avoid: Cold, cool and astringent foods, Fatty meat, Cream, High-fat foods, Excessive cold drinks, Persimmon.
Important Notice
For reference only. Not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a doctor.
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