Many people often complain about feeling unwell, which in many cases may be due to "stasis." For example, occasional numbness in the hands and feet, persistent facial spots, and joint pain so severe during rainy days that movement becomes difficult—these seemingly unrelated issues, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), are often related to blood stasis. Today, let’s discuss in detail what these three situations are all about and how TCM methods can help resolve them.

First, let's talk about how numbness in the hands and feet indicates stasis. If you frequently experience numbness in your hands and feet, difficulty moving your limbs, general discomfort, uncontrollable irritability, frequent chest tightness, shortness of breath, and bloating in the stomach and abdomen, this is likely due to liver qi stagnation and qi stagnation leading to blood stasis. In such cases, Xuefu Zhuyu Wan (Blood Mansion Stasis-Expelling Pills) can be considered for regulation. This formula helps soothe the liver and regulate qi, dissolve blocked blood, and gradually alleviate numbness in the hands and feet.

Let's talk about facial spots being due to blood stasis. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the heart governs blood vessels, and its vitality manifests on the face. If heart qi is insufficient and cannot propel blood to flow properly throughout the body, blood tends to stagnate in the face, gradually forming spots, and the complexion becomes dull and dark. These individuals not only develop spots but also often experience palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, lack of energy, and a general feeling of lethargy. In such cases, Cinnabar Sedative Pill may be considered, as it helps replenish qi and nourish blood, boost qi and nourish the heart. Once blood stasis is resolved, the spots naturally fade.

Finally, let's discuss joint pain being due to blood stasis, especially when it's cold or during rainy days, joints become painful and stiff, the body feels constantly cold, and it’s hard to warm up even after bundling up. Sometimes there is dizziness, nausea, and stiffness in the hands and feet when moving. This is mostly due to cold and dampness invading the meridians, severely blocking qi and blood circulation, which is what Traditional Chinese Medicine calls cold-induced blood stasis. In this case, it is necessary to expel the cold and dampness, allowing qi and blood to flow to the joints. Modified Duhuo Jisheng Decoction can be considered for conditioning, as it dispels dampness and dissipates cold. Once qi and blood circulation becomes smooth, the pain will naturally lessen.

The content of this article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. Each individual's situation is different, and medication use may vary. If you experience any physical discomfort, please seek treatment under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation!