One of the secrets of nourishing the liver in traditional Chinese medicine is to nourish the liver blood. Why?

Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that the liver stores blood. The liver stores blood, which means that the liver is like a "blood bank" and can store a certain amount of blood. When the spleen and stomach convert our water and grain essence into blood and store it in the liver, it can nourish the organs and tissues and maintain corresponding functions.

The importance even affects the three souls and six souls. For example, the liver stores the soul. This "soul" means that conscious activities also need to be nourished by blood. If liver blood is deficient, so-called soul-absent symptoms such as sleepwalking, sleep talking, or visual hallucinations may occur. Not only that, when the human body needs to exercise, the heart circulates blood through the pulses to provide for the needs of human body activities. The so-called "the liver (eyes) receives blood and can see, the feet receive blood and can walk, the palms receive blood and can hold, and the fingers receive blood and can take pictures." It is derived from this.

1. Nourishing the liver and blood is nourishing the eyes

According to the "Huangdi Neijing", the liver opens the eyes. Only when the essence and blood of the liver follows the liver meridian and injects into the eyes can the eyes be nourished. To bring into play the visual function, this is what Chinese medicine calls "the eye can see after receiving blood".

"Lingshu Pulse Chapter" says: "The liver ventilates the eyes, and if the liver is harmonious, the eyes can distinguish the five color points." If the liver blood is insufficient and the function is dysfunctional, blurred vision and even liver fire are likely to occur. Inflammation, red eyes, dry, tired, bloodshot eyes, etc.

Therefore, many eye problems are often treated from the liver. In the Five Elements Theory, the liver belongs to wood, the kidneys belong to water, and water can produce wood. The kidney and liver have a mother-child relationship, that is, the liver is the son of the kidney, and the kidney is the mother of the liver. Diseases in the mother's organ will affect the child's organ. In addition, the liver stores blood, and the kidneys store essence. Essence and blood complement each other, and the liver and kidneys are closely related. Therefore, the treatment of eye diseases often starts with the liver and kidneys.

Chinese patent medicine for resuscitation: Qiju Dihuang Pills

Qiju Dihuang Pills are made from Liuwei Dihuang Pills plus wolfberry and chrysanthemum. Lycium barbarum is sweet, smooth and moist, and enters the lung, liver and kidney meridians, nourishes the kidneys and essence, nourishes the liver and improves eyesight. Chrysanthemum is pungent, bitter, sweet, and slightly cold. It is good at clearing the head and eyes, dispersing the heat of the liver meridian, calming the liver and improving eyesight. In addition, the Rehmannia glutinosa in Liuwei Rehmannia Pills is the main medicine for nourishing yin and blood and replenishing kidney essence. Dogwood and yam can nourish the liver and spleen, and benefit essence and blood. Poria cocos and Alisma can diuretic, reduce swelling, relieve heat and reduce turbidity. They are good medicinal materials for diluting water and dampness and releasing turbid qi in the kidneys. Danbark has the effect of clearing away heat, activating blood circulation and reducing deficiency heat.

The combination of eight kinds of medicines can simultaneously nourish yin, nourish the liver, and improve eyesight. It can treat head and eye diseases such as liver and kidney yin deficiency accompanied by obvious dizziness, blurred vision, etc. Especially effective.

2. Nourishing the liver and blood means nourishing the muscles

"When a person moves, blood is transported to the meridians." When people exercise, the liver distributes blood to the whole body, so it plays a role in regulating blood. If the liver does not store blood, that is, when the function of the liver in storing blood is dysfunctional, the main manifestations will be weakness in the limbs, hands and feet, physical weakness, and problems such as convulsions, spasms, or what is commonly known as "cramps."

Thinking that some people always think that cramps are caused by calcium deficiency, do you feel like you are being slapped in the face?

The reason is that the liver is in charge of the activities of tendons, thereby controlling the flexion and extension of muscles and joints throughout the body, and the tendons rely on the nourishment of liver blood. Insufficient liver blood means the muscles will lose their nourishment. At the same time, "the claws (nails) are just tendons." Insufficient liver blood will also cause the nails to become deformed and withered in color. This is why the health of the liver can be seen from the nails.

Medicinal diet to strengthen fascia: Eucommia and Achyranthes bidentata in pot, Eucommia ulmoides, Achyranthes bidentata, 7 red dates (pitted), pig spine. Stew appropriate amounts of salt, rice wine, green onion and ginger juice, and clear soup.

In this soup, Eucommia ulmoides can nourish the liver and kidneys, treat pain in the waist and spine, and weak feet and knees. Achyranthes root nourishes the liver and kidneys, strengthens the muscles and bones, diuresis and relieves stranguria, and induces blood to flow downward. Eucommia ulmoides and Achyranthes bidentata not only nourish the liver and kidneys, but also strengthen the muscles and bones, keeping healthy and prolonging life.

In addition to storing a certain amount of blood, the liver also has the function of regulating circulating blood volume according to the needs of the body. When the liver cannot be nourished by sufficient blood, because the liver pulse is connected to the Chong pulse, the Chong pulse is commonly known as the sea of ??blood, which is closely related to menstruation. When the liver blood is insufficient, the blood sea in Chongren will also It will be damaged and cause menstrual disorders in women, such as less menstrual flow, light color, irregular menstrual cycles, and even amenorrhea.

The liver stores blood and helps the blood run normally in the meridians, preventing it from overflowing outside the meridians and causing bleeding. It is also the function of absorbing blood. When the function of the liver in absorbing blood is abnormal, blood will appear. The phenomenon of reflux and overflow can lead to various bleeding syndromes such as vomiting blood, epistaxis, blood in the stool, and even metrorrhagia. This has been extensively recorded in ancient books. "Danxi Xinfa·Dizziness" says: "vomiting epistaxis, metrorrhagia, the liver cannot absorb the vital energy..." It can be seen that pathologically, liver dysfunction can easily lead to various types of bleeding.

3. Chinese patent medicines to nourish the liver and blood: Erzhi Pills

Erzhi Pills are composed of Ligustrum lucidum and Eclipta lucidum. Ligustrum lucidum is collected on the winter solstice and Eclipta lucidum is collected on the summer solstice and used together, hence the name "Erzhi Pill". Ligustrum lucidum, cool in nature, sweet and bitter in taste, can improve eyesight, black hair, and nourish the liver and kidneys. Eclipta is sweet and sour in nature and cool in nature. It can replenish the yin of the liver and kidneys. When used together, its nature is mild and cold. It can replenish yin without making greasy. It has the functions of tonifying the liver and kidneys, nourishing yin and nourishing blood. It is used It is associated with liver and kidney yin deficiency, dizziness, tinnitus, dry throat and nose, soreness in the waist and knees, and heavy menstruation.

Getting enough sleep is important. There is a saying in Chinese medicine that "when a person lies down, blood returns to the liver." When a person lies down, the blood in each organ passes through the liver to complete the task of detoxification. Therefore, the best way to nourish the liver is to get enough sleep every day. Don’t be busy playing games, chatting, shopping online, etc. when you should take a break. Do these things until the next day or after you have rested. The nourished liver function will make your hobbies more efficient.

Stay away from tobacco and alcohol. Smoking not only affects the lungs, but also affects the lipid metabolism of the liver. Surveys show that among liver cancer patients, the mortality rate of smokers is 1.6 to 1.7 times that of non-smokers. It can be seen that, like other cancers, smoking also has some adverse effects on the occurrence of liver cancer.

Regarding the damage to the liver caused by drinking alcohol, the toxicity of alcohol to liver cells mainly affects the metabolism of the liver, causing excessive oxidation of lipid components on the surface of the liver cell membrane, thereby destroying the liver cell membrane. Especially for people with liver disease, drinking alcohol is like drinking poison.

To nourish liver blood, duck blood can be eaten, and animal liver can soothe the liver and nourish blood. For example, chicken liver porridge can treat insufficient liver blood, poor diet, dry eyes and watery eyes in the elderly. Steamed Gastrodia elata with chicken liver can treat numbness in the limbs of the elderly.

In addition, you can also eat shepherd's purse, celery, water chestnuts, eggplants, yams, mushrooms, etc. These foods can moisten the liver and improve eyesight. You should also eat less sour food and more sweet food, and eat more sweet vegetables such as cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, carrots, etc. to nourish the liver and kidneys, which is good for disease prevention and health care.