In daily life, we often hear the elderly say, "Aging starts with the legs." However, upon careful consideration, what truly shows signs of decline earlier than the legs and feet is the body's "foundation"—essence and blood.
Do you often have this feeling:I haven't done any heavy work, yet I always feel physically heavy. My hair seems to be falling out faster than it grows, and white hairs are quietly appearing at my temples. At night, I toss and turn, unable to sleep, and during the day, I feel dazed and lack energy. Even eating feels tasteless.These are not the inevitable signs of "aging" in humans,but a signal that the body lacks nourishment from essence and blood！
Many people do not understand the importance of essence and blood. For example, the human body is like a big tree, and essence and blood are the fertile soil that nourishes the tree. Once the fertile soil is insufficient, the leaves will not be lush, and the trunk will not stand tall. Traditional Chinese medicine states that the liver stores blood, the kidneys store essence, and essence and blood share the same source. Only when the functions of the liver and kidneys are good can essence and blood be sufficient. Additionally, the heart governs blood, the spleen produces blood, and only when the heart and spleen are strong can qi and blood be smoothly transported throughout the body.
How should one regulate it? Fortunately, the ancients have long left behind the wisdom of regulation—Eight Gem DecoctionAlthough there are only eight herbs, they can still exertNourish essence and blood, support liver and kidney, nourish heart and spleeneffect
The formula includes the "Four Gentlemen for Nourishing Blood" – Rehmannia glutinosa, Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, and Ligusticum chuanxiong – which are the core for replenishing essence and blood. Rehmannia glutinosa firmly nourishes essence and blood into the kidneys, filling the essence and blood reservoir; Angelica sinensis carries nutrients throughout the body; Paeonia lactiflora soothes the liver and nourishes blood, calming the restless liver qi; Ligusticum chuanxiong ensures that the nourishing components circulate smoothly without stagnation in the body.
Of course, replenishing essence and blood alone is not enough; it is also necessary to build a strong "blood production factory" for the heart and spleen. Therefore, Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and licorice root are added to supplement qi. Codonopsis pilosula strengthens spleen qi, giving the spleen—the source of qi and blood production—more strength. Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos, on the other hand, help fortify the spleen while dispelling dampness and clearing waste from the body. Licorice root is responsible for mobilizing and coordinating the efforts of all components.
However, it should be noted that: just as some people have a thick and greasy tongue coating and are prone to internal heat, indicating the presence of internal heat, the ingredients of Bazhen Decoction are relatively dry and hot. If the internal heat is not regulated first, it may exacerbate the generation of internal heat. Therefore, to ensure safety and effectiveness, it is safer to use it under the guidance of a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. The above content is for reference only and does not promote any Chinese patent medicines.
