Blood clots during menstruation in Chinese Medicine (TCM)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), blood clots during menstruation are often seen as a sign of Qi (energy) and Blood stagnation, Cold in the uterus, or an imbalance in the body’s internal systems. The appearance, size, and frequency of the clots provide clues about the underlying disharmony. Here are some common TCM perspectives and their associated patterns:
1. Blood Stasis and Qi Stagnation
- Symptoms: Dark red or purplish clots, sharp or stabbing menstrual pain, delayed or irregular periods, bloating, irritability, breast tenderness.
- Cause: Stress, emotional tension, liver Qi stagnation, lack of exercise, or a sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor circulation of Qi and Blood.
- TCM Herbs: Chuan Xiong (ๅท่), Dan Shen (ไธนๅ), Tao Ren (ๆกไป), Hong Hua (็บข่ฑ).
- Acupuncture Points: LV3 (Taichong), SP6 (Sanyinjiao), ST29 (Guilai), Ren6 (Qihai).
2. Cold in the Uterus
- Symptoms: Dark-colored menstrual blood with large clots, intense cramping relieved by warmth, cold hands and feet, pale complexion.
- Cause: Exposure to cold (cold drinks, raw foods, cold weather), Kidney Yang deficiency, or a weak constitution.
- TCM Herbs: Ai Ye (่พๅถ), Fu Zi (้ๅญ), Rou Gui (่ๆก), Dang Gui (ๅฝๅฝ).
- Acupuncture Points: Ren4 (Guanyuan), Du4 (Mingmen), SP8 (Diji), ST36 (Zusanli).
3. Blood Deficiency Leading to Blood Stagnation
- Symptoms: Light flow with some clots, pale complexion, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, dry skin.
- Cause: Poor nutrition, chronic illness, excessive bleeding in previous cycles.
- TCM Herbs: Dang Gui (ๅฝๅฝ), Bai Shao (็ฝ่), He Shou Wu (ไฝ้ฆไน).
- Acupuncture Points: SP6 (Sanyinjiao), ST36 (Zusanli), LV8 (Ququan), Ren4 (Guanyuan).
4. Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao (Pelvic Region)
- Symptoms: Thick, sticky blood with clots, foul-smelling menstrual blood, burning sensation, vaginal discharge, possible infections.
- Cause: Excessive consumption of spicy, greasy, or damp-producing foods, poor digestion.
- TCM Herbs: Huang Bai (้ปๆ), Bai Jiang Cao (่ดฅ้ ฑ่), Chi Shao (่ตค่).
- Acupuncture Points: SP9 (Yinlingquan), LV2 (Xingjian), Ren3 (Zhongji).
Lifestyle & Dietary Recommendations
- Avoid cold and raw foods: No iced drinks, salads, or excessive dairy.
- Stay warm: Keep the lower abdomen warm, especially before and during menstruation.
- Exercise gently: Qi Gong, yoga, and walking can improve circulation.
- Herbal teas: Ginger tea with red dates, cinnamon, and goji berries helps warm the uterus.
- Acupressure & Moxibustion: Applying warmth to points like Ren4 and SP6 can relieve pain and dissolve clots.
This information is only educational and should not be construed as medical advice.
Everything must be balanced, and the suggestions may not apply to you.
A specialist doctor should be consulted for any medical advice or diagnosis.
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