What are the methods for promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis?
I accidentally sprained my back while moving things a few days ago, and today I noticed bruising at the injured area. I would like to know what methods are available to promote blood circulation and resolve the bruising?
Doctor's answer (1)
Activating blood circulation and resolving blood stasis is primarily used to treat poor blood circulation or blood accumulation. The following are several methods for activating blood circulation and resolving blood stasis:
1. Herbal therapy: Using herbs with the effect of promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis, such as Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong), Safflower (Hong Hua), Peach Seed (Tao Ren), etc., through decoction and oral administration or external application, to enhance blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis.
2. Acupuncture and cupping: Acupuncture stimulates specific acupoints to regulate the flow of Qi and blood, thereby improving blood circulation; cupping can enhance local blood circulation, accelerate the elimination of metabolic waste, and achieve the effect of activating blood circulation and resolving stasis.
3. Massage therapy: Professional massage techniques can unblock the meridians, promote the flow of Qi and blood, relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and achieve the goal of activating blood circulation and resolving stasis.
4. Medication: Classical herbal formulas such as Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang, and proprietary Chinese medicines such as San Qi Huo Xue Pian and Xue Fu Zhu Yu Wan can be used according to differential diagnosis.
5. Lifestyle modifications: Appropriate exercise, such as walking, jogging, and Tai Chi, can enhance blood circulation.
