Monthly menstruation can indeed bring troubles for women, as the body expels not just blood, but also dark red clots. During this time, the amount of blood clots is particularly high, and the flow increases correspondingly. Is this a normal physiological phenomenon? This time, we invite registered TCM practitioner Kwong Wing Yan to analyze the reasons behind menstrual blood clots from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, and to recommend nourishing sweet soups that help invigorate blood circulation and dispel stasis!
Menstruation in women is actually caused by the shedding of the uterine lining. The shed uterine lining mixes with blood and is expelled from the body, resulting in menstruation. If there is a significant shedding of the uterine lining, blood clots may form, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if a woman experiences an excessive number of blood clots along with heavy menstrual flow and painful cramps, it is important to seek timely adjustment and care.
Traditional Chinese medicine holds that a heavy amount of blood clots during menstruation is a manifestation of Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Common symptoms include:
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- Chest pain, breast tenderness
- Emotional fluctuations
- The menstrual color is dark purple, with a lot of blood clots.
- Dysmenorrhea
- The tongue is dark purple or has bruises.
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If you have the above symptoms, you might try making a sweet red sugar and motherwort egg stew at home. It has a sweet flavor with a slight aftertaste and can also help to regulate your body.
| 養生糖水 | 食材 | 功效 |
| 紅糖益母草煲雞蛋 | 益母草 15-30 克、雞蛋數隻、紅糖請隨意 (因益母草味較苦，建議可放較多紅糖) | 益母草性味辛、微苦、平，能祛瘀活血調經，利水消腫。雞蛋歸脾、胃經，可養血、滋陰潤燥，再配上紅糖增強活血作用。 |
Learn more: Kwan Wing-hin, Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture Specialization) from the University of Hong Kong, Advanced Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Oncology). Mainly engaged in clinical treatment in TCM oncology, gynecology, and dermatology, promoting a preventative approach to healthcare tailored for the people of Hong Kong.
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If you have the above symptoms, you might try making a sweet red sugar and motherwort egg stew at home. It has a sweet flavor with a slight aftertaste and can also help to regulate your body.
| 養生糖水 | 食材 | 功效 |
| 紅糖益母草煲雞蛋 | 益母草 15-30 克、雞蛋數隻、紅糖請隨意 (因益母草味較苦，建議可放較多紅糖) | 益母草性味辛、微苦、平，能祛瘀活血調經，利水消腫。雞蛋歸脾、胃經，可養血、滋陰潤燥，再配上紅糖增強活血作用。 |
Learn more: Kwan Wing-hin, Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture Specialization) from the University of Hong Kong, Advanced Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Oncology). Mainly engaged in clinical treatment in TCM oncology, gynecology, and dermatology, promoting a preventative approach to healthcare tailored for the people of Hong Kong.
