What Does Blood Deficiency Mean?

Written By Lexie Bennetts

Blood is our lifeline and is responsible for more than we realize. Healthy blood movement carries all of our nutrients, memories, emotions, and aids in each important cycle of life; it is our ease and flow. Blood is one of the 5 vital substance in Traditional Chinese Medicine and extremely important for our health. The lack of ease and flow can cause many different issues and is known as Blood Deficiency within TCM.

Most commonly known as anemia in western medicine, Blood Deficiency can be the result of excessive bleeding, digestion or Spleen Qi deficiency (which is the main source of new blood), or even a negative internal dialogue - convincing yourself that you are undeserving. Blood deficiency can effect anyone but we see it more often in the majority of women. Acupuncture and herbs can be a great way to help!

Symptoms of Blood Deficiency

  • Poor Memory

  • Nervousness or Anxiety

  • Trouble Envisioning and Planning for the Future

  • Cramps

  • Insomnia

  • Visual Floaters/Blurred Vision

  • Numbness

  • Blurred vision

  • Dizziness

  • Sparse periods

  • Dry Skin/Hair

  • Pale Face, Lips, Tongue

  • Thin Pulse

  • Bruising Easily


Acupuncture, herbs, self care, and certain foods are all incredible ways to help resolve this deficiency and improve your flow of life!

Herbs to Help with Blood Deficiency

Herbs are a great natural way to treat many ailments. The following herbs can provide great nourishment within the body, improving circulation and build blood.

  • Dong Quai (Dang Gui) - also known as the female Ginseng

  • Ginseng

  • Hawthorn

  • Astragalus

  • Wild Yam

  • Goji Berry

Foods to help with Blood Deficiency

The proper diet and healthy digestion are the cornerstone to health. When we are trying to treat imbalances in the body, we much first change our diet. The following foods are very high in iron and are even better when paired with Vitamin C.

  • Dark green vegetables

  • Seaweeds

  • Beets

  • Pomegranates, goji berries

  • Grains such as oats, rice, barley

  • Seas foods such as tuna, oysters, sardines

  • Mushrooms

  • Organ meat, red Meat, eggs

  • Beans- Red Beans, kidney beans

  • Bone Broth

We always recommend Acupuncture for treating imbalances as well! We are here to help improve your wellbeing and way of life!

Lexie Bennetts
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