Symptoms of insufficient liver blood
Apr 22, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
When liver blood is deficient, the liver fails to receive adequate nourishment and its function of generating blood is impaired, leading to symptoms such as yellowish, dull facial complexion. Additionally, liver blood deficiency may result in liver yin deficiency, manifesting as dry and sore eyes, diminished vision, and increased eye discharge. When insufficient liver blood fails to nourish the heart and spirit, yang qi may float outward to the body surface and fail to enter the yin levels, resulting in symptoms such as insomnia and vivid dreams.
Liver blood deficiency may lead to symptoms such as sallow complexion, vision deterioration, insomnia with frequent dreams, etc. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Sallow complexion
When liver blood is deficient, the liver fails to receive adequate nourishment and its ability to produce vital substances becomes impaired, resulting in a yellowish, dull, and lusterless facial appearance.
2. Vision deterioration
The liver plays a key role in storing and distributing blood throughout the body. When liver blood is insufficient, it may cause deficiency of liver yin, leading to dry and uncomfortable eyes, blurred vision, and increased eye discharge.
3. Insomnia with frequent dreams
Insufficient liver blood fails to nourish the heart and spirit properly, causing yang qi to float outward and preventing it from entering the yin phase during sleep. This results in insomnia, vivid dreams, thirst, and feelings of restlessness or heat.
In addition, menstrual irregularities may also occur. Patients are advised to visit a hospital for appropriate diagnostic evaluations and to follow medical guidance for treatment.
