How to treat the symptoms of liver depression and blood deficiency?

The symptoms of liver depression and blood deficiency are most common among female friends. Most patients with this disease will experience dizziness, blurred vision, and poor complexion. We can alleviate these symptoms through diet therapy, and if necessary, we can also take some medications under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Symptoms of liver depression and blood deficiency:

The liver is one of the five internal organs of the human body. It is an organ with metabolic function as its main function. It plays the role of deoxidation, storage of glycogen, synthesis of secretory proteins, etc. in the body. The liver also produces bile, which is used in the digestive system. The spleen is an important lymphatic organ with functions such as hematopoiesis, blood filtration, removal of aging blood cells and participation in immune response. Because it contains rich blood and can urgently replenish blood to other organs, it is known as the "human blood bank".

Liver depression and blood deficiency syndrome is a syndrome characterized by blood deficiency and liver qi stagnation, with common symptoms such as dizziness, swelling in the flanks, depression, frequent dreams and forgetfulness, pale face, pale purple tongue, and thready pulse.

2. What to eat for liver depression and blood deficiency?

1. Liver-He Tang

Hegan Decoction has the effects of nourishing blood and softening the liver, strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, and soothing the liver, regulating qi and relieving depression. Used to treat symptoms of liver depression, blood deficiency, and spleen dysfunction. The clinical application is very extensive and can be used to treat diseases of multiple systems.

Ingredients of Hegan Decoction: 10 grams of Angelica sinensis, 10 grams of white peony root, 10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 10 grams of Bupleurum chinense, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of Cyperus rotundus, 10 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 6 grams of Sophora flavescens, 4 jujubes, 5 grams of mint (added later), 6 grams of roasted licorice, and 3 slices of ginger. Take it in decoction, 1 dose per day.

2. Rose tea

Rose is known as the "holy medicine for relieving depression" and is a "fire extinguisher" for "temper tantrums". It has the effects of regulating qi and relieving depression, promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. You can drink rose tea in moderation when you are irritable or depressed. In addition, it can also be added when soaking in wine, making pastries and preserves, and preparing dishes.

Of course, the easiest way is to take 9 to 15 grams of roses every day, put them in a transparent glass, soak them in boiling water for 5 minutes and drink them as tea. In addition, if the tongue coating is yellow and the mouth is bitter, you can add 9 grams of chrysanthemum to the medicinal tea. People who always feel tired and have qi deficiency can add 3 to 5 dates. If the internal heat is strong, add 3 grams of lily and 3 grams of orange peel to enhance the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing the heart and calming the nerves.

3. What should we pay attention to when we have liver depression and blood deficiency?

1. If you have liver depression and qi stagnation, you can take the Chinese patent medicine Xiaoyaosan or Chaihushugansan, and eat less fatty and sweet foods to maintain good digestive function. At the same time, it is more important to develop good living habits and a healthy lifestyle. In life, pay attention to interacting with others and don’t keep yourself to yourself. Find your hobbies and strengths, and get out more often. Maintain a regular life and keep a cheerful mood.

2. You should quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, and avoid sweet, fatty, and spicy foods. Eat more foods that clear the liver and relieve heat, such as bitter melon, bitter herbs, tomatoes, mung beans, mung bean sprouts, soybean sprouts, celery, cabbage, cabbage, day lily, rapeseed, loofah, plums, green plums, hawthorn and citrus.