The body dreads blockages. If there's any area where qi and blood do not flow freely, various minor ailments are sure to follow. Today, let's discuss the manifestations when the liver, kidneys, and blood are stagnant, and use traditional Chinese medicine methods to address your concerns!

1. Liver Stagnation: More Flatulence

The liver governs free flow, regulating the flow of qi throughout the body. If liver qi becomes stagnant and doesn’t flow smoothly, qi tends to circle in the abdomen. When it moves upward, it causes belching; when it moves downward, it leads to frequent flatulence. There’s also often a sensation of pressure in the chest, and discomfort or distension in the rib area. Furthermore, since the liver governs emotions, individuals with stagnant liver qi often feel listless, depressed, disinclined to speak, and prone to overthinking, which only deepens their sense of frustration. At this point, it's necessary to soothe the liver and regulate qi. One may consider using Chaihu Shugan Wan for regulation.

II. Kidney Impairment Leads to Frequent Urination

The kidneys govern urination and defecation and control the excretion of urine, a function that relies on the kidney qi’s consolidating and securing action. If kidney qi is deficient and its function of storing and controlling is impaired, urine cannot be properly restrained, manifesting as polyuria, frequent urination, and even enuresis or urinary incontinence. Individuals with this condition may also experience soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, mental fatigue, poor memory, and reduced function. In such cases, one may consider using Jingu Shenqi Wan to tonify the kidneys and boost qi.

III. Blood Stasis Leads to Pain

For blood to circulate properly in the blood vessels, it must flow smoothly. If qi stagnation, blood heat, or blood cold causes blood stasis and obstruction, then pain follows, and this kind of pain can be quite severe. Wherever stasis blocks, there is sharp, needle-like pain that may appear in various locations—sometimes as headaches, sometimes as abdominal pain, which could be caused by blood stasis. In such cases, Xuefu Zhuyu Wan may be considered to help dissolve stasis and restore smooth blood flow.

These are common issues we encounter, and fundamentally, the key is to keep the pathways in the body clear and unobstructed. The content of this article is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. If you experience any physical discomfort, please seek treatment under the guidance of a professional physician.