Today let's talk about a phrase often mentioned in Traditional Chinese Medicine:Qi deficiency first affects the feet, blood deficiency first affects the head, yin deficiency first affects the right side, yang deficiency first affects the left sideWhat does this actually mean?
It means that the qi in the human body has the functions of promoting and warming. IfWhen qi is insufficient (qi deficiency), the driving force is inadequate, causing qi to ascend and making it difficult to fully reach the feet at the lowest part of the bodyWhen the feet do not receive sufficient nourishment from qi and blood, it is easy for legWeakness in the feet, lack of strength, coldness, cramps, numbness, and even joint swelling, pain, and limited mobilityThese situations.
Blood deficiency first affects the head
It is because blood belongs to yin, which has a nourishing effect and tends to descend in nature.When blood is insufficient (blood deficiency), the nourishing power weakens, making it particularly difficult to adequately reach the highest part of the headSo people with blood deficiency are prone to feelingdizziness, blurred vision, poor memory, tinnitus, or poor sleep, frequent dreaming, and often pale or sallow complexion。
Yin deficiency first manifests on the right, while yang deficiency first manifests on the left
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the left and right sides of the body are also divided into yin and yang:The left side belongs to yang, while the right side belongs to yin. Therefore, when yang qi is deficient (yang deficiency), the left side, which is associated with yang, is more prone to developing issues first.For example, feelingThe left hand and left foot are colder and more sensitive to cold than the right side, or the pain in the left knee and joints is more pronounced.。
When the yin fluid is deficient (yin deficiency),The discomfort on the right side, which belongs to the yin aspect, may be more pronouncedlikeThe skin on the right side feels drier and flakes more, or the right eye is dry, and the right ear experiences more severe tinnitus.Wait.
There are many types of traditional Chinese medicines that tonify qi and blood and regulate yin and yang. However, the key point is that there is no fixed formula suitable for everyone. It is essential to consult a doctor for careful differentiation to determine which organ (such as the spleen, kidney, heart, liver, etc.) is primarily deficient in qi, blood, yin, or yang, and then prescribe accordingly for it to be effective. Therefore, do not take medicine arbitrarily on your own, understood
