BLOOD STAGNATION BODY CONSTITUTION

Blood Stagnation: Describes poor circulation and stagnation of blood flow.

Potential Questions for Assessment

• Physical:
  • Do you have dark, purplish lips or tongue?
  • Do you experience skin problems like acne, eczema, or dark spots?
  • Is your menstrual period painful?
  • Do you have cold hands and feet?
  • Do you experience muscle aches or stiffness?
  • Do you bruise easily?
• Mental:
  • Do you feel irritable or impatient?
  • Do you feel stuck or stagnant in life?

– black eye lids and under-eye rings; dark purple lips and nails, engorged veins beneath the tongue;

blue veins in body, dry and coarse skin with dull or pigmented complexion, even painful at times; susceptible to lumps in the body and circulatory conditions

–  bruises, blood clots and bleeds easily

–  experiencing forgetfulness

– frequent hair loss

– frequent pain in various parts of the body

– inability to tolerate cold and wet weather

Females might also experience irregular menstruation and menstrual cramps

Avoid long periods of sedentary activities like watching TV

Carry out activities that promote blood circulation, e.g tai chi, dance, running and acrobatics

Keep body warm and avoid the cold

Listen to soothing music or do meditation to calm the emotions

overweight or slim;

Thin people are more common

Sleep problem

Spleen