What is missing if there are vertical lines on the nails

The health of the human body can also be seen from the condition of the nails, because nails are also a kind of human bones. They are renewable bones. If the nails are not cut for a period of time, they will grow long. However, many patients with diseases have unhealthy nails. Healthy nails are smooth, plump, pink and white. So what does it mean if there are vertical lines on the nails?

It indicates poor digestion, malnutrition and calcium deficiency. Many people have dense or sparse vertical ridges on their nails. If this situation only appears for a short time and disappears quickly, it is usually caused by excessive brain use, overwork, and lack of sleep.

Maintenance method: Appropriate supplementation of α-linolenic acid.

Linolenic acid is regarded as the mother of the Omega-3 series of fatty acids. α-linolenic acid has an inhibitory effect on allergic reactions and inflammation, and has the functions of regulating immunity, protecting brain nerve function, and delaying aging. Linolenic acid is often found in salmon, perilla oil, and sesame seed oil. Perilla oil has the highest content, at over 66.7%. Consuming about 5 ml a day can meet the human body's needs.

2. There are black vertical lines

It indicates liver and kidney weakness and the presence of toxins in the body. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nails rely on the nourishment of liver blood and liver qi. The vigor of the physiological functions of the liver and kidneys can be reflected in the color and shape of the nails. Therefore, it is generally believed that if black vertical lines appear on the fingernails, it may be a sign of liver and kidney dysfunction and the storage of toxins in the body.

Maintenance method: flush red ganoderma spore powder with water

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Ganoderma lucidum is a top-grade medicine for replenishing the qi of the five internal organs and strengthening the body. The clinical application of Ganoderma lucidum spore powder in the treatment of hepatitis has a very good effect. It can also enhance the liver's detoxification ability, reduce serum alanine aminotransferase levels and jaundice index, reduce the damage to the liver caused by pesticides, alcohol and other harmful substances, and has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on hepatitis and cirrhosis. Take 2g a day and drink water.

3. Blue vertical stripes

If the vertical lines appear blue, it means that the body is lacking oxygen, which may be a sign of a lung infection such as pneumonia.

Treatment method: Dandelion osmanthus tea

Because dandelion has the reputation of being a "natural antibiotic", it can replace antibiotics to a certain extent and has the effect of a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is clinically used for pharyngitis, respiratory tract infection, acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, and urinary tract infection.

If you smoke, you will have strong breath and cause pharyngitis. Honeysuckle is a commonly used medicine for treating pharyngitis. It has a strong effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and has the power to dispel wind-heat. It is mainly used for acute pharyngitis of exogenous wind-heat type. However, the effect of honeysuckle alone is not as good as that of a combination of herbs. In clinical use, it is often combined with dandelion, chrysanthemum, etc. to enhance the detoxification and swelling-reducing effects.

4. Spots

White spots often appear on children's nails, which are often caused by gastrointestinal stagnation, indigestion, worm accumulation or calcium deficiency. They may be worm spots, indicating that there are worms in the body. If white spots appear on the nails of adults, it is a sign of malnutrition. It is common in patients with liver dysfunction or liver failure, especially in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Habitual constipation can cause long-term gastrointestinal disorders and also cause white spots to appear.

Treatment method: Go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid worsening of the situation and correctly identify the cause of the disease.

The relationship between the half-moon on the nail and health

The half-moon on the nail is also called the half-moon mark. A white arc-shaped mark appears at the bottom fifth of the nail. This is the half-moon mark, and some people also call it the little sun.