Liver blood deficiency is mainly characterized by the reduction or abnormality of the nourishing function of liver blood, often accompanied by symptoms such as blurred vision, numbness in the limbs, and stiffness in joint movement. These symptoms are mostly caused by insufficient biochemical sources of liver blood or excessive blood loss. So, how can we regulate liver blood deficiency?
I recommend a therapeutic dish: Angelica and Lamb Soup. The ingredients needed are: Astragalus, Angelica, a small amount of jujube, and some lamb. First, wash the lamb, then place the Astragalus, Angelica, and jujube in a cloth bag and put it into a pot, adding an appropriate amount of water. Then add a suitable amount of green onion, ginger, cooking wine, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the meat is tender. Drink both the soup and the meat, once in the morning and once at night. This recipe is from the ancient text “Jin Gui Yao Lue”. This ancient prescription has been adjusted and modified and is effective in nourishing yin, replenishing qi, and enriching blood. This soup should not be cooked in copper utensils, and while consuming it, one should avoid eating pumpkin, and patients with colds, fevers, coughs, sore throats, or toothaches should also refrain from eating.
In addition to this recipe, those with liver blood deficiency can also eat more of the following foods.
1. Jujube. The nutrients needed by the liver mainly include fats, sugars, and proteins, which can promote the liver to synthesize proteins, increase the levels of albumin and hemoglobin in serum, and lower the levels of transaminases, while also preventing transfusion reactions.
2. Chicken liver. Chicken liver is rich in protein, trace elements, and vitamins, which play a role in maintaining normal growth and reproductive function. Eating liver “to nourish the form” can provide support and protection, thus protecting the eyes and maintaining normal vision, preventing dryness and fatigue of the eyes.
3. Ejiao. Ejiao is a good medicinal remedy for blood supplementation in traditional Chinese medicine, with a sweet flavor and neutral nature, offering good blood-enriching effects that can enhance the immune and hematopoietic functions of the body.
4. Amaranth. Amaranth is sweet and cool in nature, containing an abundance of iron, which can bind with hemoglobin in red blood cells, playing a role in oxygen transport, while also promoting blood coagulation and hematopoiesis.
So, what other symptoms can liver blood deficiency cause? Let’s take a look at how to prevent it!
1. Liver blood deficiency can easily lead to reduced vision, dry eyes, fatigue, and even night blindness, often accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus, pale complexion, and pale, lifeless nails. There is often insufficient qi and blood in the meridians of the limbs, leading to numbness, muscle spasms, and light menstrual flow.
2. The liver opens to the eyes; with insufficient liver blood, the eyes lose their nourishment, causing symptoms such as reduced vision, easy fatigue, and dizziness.
3. The liver governs the tendons; with insufficient liver blood, tendons lose their nourishment, leading to muscle spasms, numbness, stiffness of muscles, and weakness in the legs.
4. The liver’s manifestation is in the nails; with insufficient liver blood, nails lose their nourishment, leading to symptoms such as nails turning white, becoming brittle and deformed, and lacking luster. Therefore, we should take good care of our livers daily and replenish blood in a timely manner! At the same time, we must also care for our eyes, keeping them healthy and vibrant.
