There is a black vertical stripe on the thumb nail

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the health of the human body's internal organs can be reflected on the body surface. For example, if someone has spots on his face, it means that the liver's detoxification function is poor. Many people know that changes in nails can also reflect the health of the body. Some people's nails are full and shiny; some people's nails are bumpy and look like they have many textures. Especially those who have black vertical stripes on their thumb nails must pay attention.

What causes black vertical lines on nails?

Some people's nails have a rough surface, and if you look closely, you can see vertical lines. If this situation appears for a short time and disappears quickly, it is usually due to excessive brain use and overwork; if the vertical lines persist, it may be a chronic disease of the organs in the body. The first is malnutrition, which may be caused by calcium deficiency and decreased immunity of the body. If there are black vertical lines on the nails, it means that the liver and kidney functions are relatively weak.

Also note that the depth of the finger lines is related to the severity of the disease.

There are also horizontal lines. When they first appear, they may start from the bottom of the nail. As the nail grows, they gradually move upward. In this case, the horizontal lines on the nails are a record of the lesions that have occurred. If the horizontal lines are small and numerous, it indicates long-term chronic digestive system diseases, such as gastroenteritis, colitis, stomach disease, etc. If there is a very deep horizontal line, it means that you have had a serious gastrointestinal disease. The deeper it is, the more serious it is; the shallower it is, the more chronic it is. If the horizontal lines are raised, it indicates heart problems, liver problems, and a lack of vitamin A, B, etc.

How to remove black vertical lines on nails?

Black vertical lines on the nails indicate that the liver and kidneys are weak, so you need to strengthen your liver and kidneys. Next, we will review two black medicinal foods to nourish your liver and kidneys and remove the black vertical lines on your nails.

Black sesame maltose soup

Preparation method: 150g black sesame (powder), 30g raw licorice, 150g maltose. Wash the licorice, put it into a pot, add appropriate amount of water, simmer for half an hour, take the juice, add maltose, add black sesame powder after it melts, and cook into a paste.

Efficacy: Nourishes the liver and kidneys, nourishes blood and dispels wind. It is mainly used to treat premature graying of hair due to kidney deficiency, and chronic urticaria caused by liver and kidney deficiency.

Steamed Chicken with Black Fungus

Preparation method: 50g black fungus, 200g chicken. Soak the black fungus in water until it is soft, then let it dry in water. Cut the chicken into small pieces, add salt, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and MSG and marinate for 20 minutes. Add the black fungus and mix well. Steam it over low heat until cooked and it is ready to eat.

Efficacy: Strengthens the body and removes blood stasis. It is mainly used to treat postpartum lochia which is caused by blood stasis. Symptoms include postpartum lochia that is sometimes more and sometimes less, continuous, dark in color with lumps, and lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure. This medicinal diet also has the effect of lowering blood lipids, and can be used to prevent hyperlipidemia in middle-aged and elderly people.

4. Reduce the application of nail polish to prevent black vertical lines

If vertical lines appear, it means that the physiological changes are continuous. If horizontal lines appear, it means that the abnormal physiological changes in the body in the previous stage are temporary. When they disappear, it means that the abnormal physiological changes have ended. As the nail grows, it will grow to the tip of the nail and eventually disappear.

Among them, reducing the application of nail polish will allow the fingernails to fully breathe, which is beneficial to the health of the nails and prevents the formation of black vertical lines.