Nine constitutions
Blood stasis
Sluggish blood flow — dull skin, easy bruising, period pain
A blood-stasis constitution means blood circulates poorly and tends to stagnate. Common signs are a dull complexion, darker lips, easy bruising, period pain or clotted menstrual blood, and fixed stabbing aches. The focus is to invigorate blood and move qi so circulation flows freely.
Typical signs
- Dull complexion, darker lips
- Bruises and pigmentation appear easily
- Period pain or clotted menstrual blood
- Fixed, stabbing aches in one spot
Who tends to have it: People who sit a lot, are chronically low in mood, or after exposure to cold or injury.
Favour
- Hawthorn, rose buds
- Black fungus, ginger
- Red date and other blood-moving foods
Limit
- ·Excess cold food (cold congeals blood)
- ·High-fat, greasy food
- ·Sitting still for long periods, constant air-con
Lifestyle
- Move more to boost circulation
- Keep warm, avoid catching cold
- Keep mood relaxed, avoid prolonged gloom
Tea direction: Look for blood-invigorating, qi-moving blends — hawthorn, rose, red date and similar — to gently promote circulation (seek professional advice during menstruation and pregnancy).
Classic formulas for blood stasis
Herbalist-curated; directional, not prescriptive.
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This content is wellness education, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Constitution should be assessed by a qualified practitioner; if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication, consult a professional first.