Blood Tonifying
Our blood is a carrier fluid that delivers vital nutrients, minerals and gases to cells throughout the body. That is its first function in the body. It also serves as a primary means of carrying byproducts of our living metabolism and waste out of the cells, tissues and organs so that we can discharge them from our body.
In its own right, blood is a viscous, flowing tissue. It is stunningly complex and sophisticated. It is highly regulated genetically, by the organs of the body and through its own self-regulatory functions. It is composed of dozens, if not hundreds, of different cell types, plus a vast array of refined nutrient components, minerals, life supporting chemicals, gases, messenger molecules and more. It also contains some toxins, foreign microbes and organic fragments that get past the filters of the body and pollute the blood, and eventually poison the cells and tissues of the body.
In Asian health philosophy, blood it considered central to the Three Treasures system. The health of the blood itself is considered fundamental being fundamental to life. Our blood is part of our Qi system, as it carries vitality and nutrition to our tissues. Healthy blood results in glowing health, whereas unhealthy blood leads to disease and degeneration. The quality of our blood is to a large degree under our control, based upon how we breath, what and how we eat and drink, and as a reflection of our lifestyle.
The health of our blood is discernable by those who know what to look for. It is reflected in our skin, tongue, hair, eyes, nails and menses, etc. The Asian Way of Life Cultivation emphasizes “nourishing (tonifying) the blood,” “moving the blood” and “purifying the blood.” Western health care mainly looks at what is inside your blood – its individual components. Asian healthcare is very interested in the health of the blood itself.
Do you know how to nurture (tonify) your blood so that it is rich in everything it and your body needs? If not, this is a section you should review carefully. Blood nourishing is also called blood tonification. So herbs and foods that nurture your blood are called “blood tonics.”
In this section you will learn how to tonify your blood so that it is remarkably potent. In other sections of Health Issues A-Z, you will learn how to purify your blood when necessary, how to guaranty excellent blood circulation (“move the blood”) and how to help the body to clean your blood, thus helping it remain clean all the time. Asian herbalism has focused on these issues for thousands of years. Great tonic and cleansing herbs, herbal formulations and superfoods can dramatically benefit the blood itself, and aid in the tasks it performs for us every second of our lives.
Nurturing Our Blood
The Chinese art of life cultivation places great emphasis on nurturing our blood. That means feeding your blood itself, not only the other organs and tissues of the body. Rich, natural food nurtures your blood. Vegetables, herbs and wild plants. Those who choose to eat animal products should understand that certain components of the animal tissue feed our blood, but other components of most animal products can harm your blood. Chinese herbalism and diet offer hundreds of great blood nourishing teas and foods. Here a some of them.
Heaven Mountain Goji Berries
He Shou Wu Root Extract
Longan Fruit
Longan fruit as a snack - Dragon Herbs Longan fruit is grown on a tract of land that is centered by a Taoist temple, quite a blessing! It is grown without the use of sprays or chemicals. Dragon Herbs Longan is naturally sweet and full of flavor. No sugar or preservatives of any kind are ever used. However, please note that many other brands do add sugar because their quality starts off lower. And many other brands use sulfur to maintain apparent freshness. Consume an ounce or two a day as a delicious blood tonic snack.
Longan Drops - Longan Drops is a potent extract of our Longan fruit. It is delicious, easy to consume and effective as a great blood tonic.
Longan eeTee - Our premium Longan fruit is extracted by FITT technology, which is a raw extraction process (extraction temperature is around human body temperature). Longan eeTee is an instant granule that dissolves in a matter of seconds in water to produce a wonderful beverage or tea.
Dang Gui Root
Dang Gui Four Combination - This is the fundamental herbal formulation for women in all of Chinese herbalism. It is composed of four blood tonics, headed by Dang Gui. We use premium grade Dang Gui (and the other three herbs too) to make this great tonic for women. A few capsules a day will build blood, maintain blood quality and support healthy circulation.
Ten Complete Supertonic Combination - Ten Complete Combination is one of the penultimate classical herbal tonic formulations for men or women of any age or condition. It contains a strong Qi building component and an equally strong blood nourishing component.
Dang Gui and Longan - This is a very effective blood tonic and is used by millions of women in Asia to build and maintain strong blood.
Women’s Balance - This famous blood tonic for women helps regulate menstrual functions. For details, consult with a Dragon Herbs senior herbalist.
Natural Woman - This famous blood tonic for women also helps regulate menstrual functions. It is famous for its centering functions. For details, consult with a Dragon Herbs senior herbalist.
Magu’s Secret - Magu is the Goddess of Youth and Beauty. This formula builds blood and tonifies all three Treasures. It is vegan.
Magu’s Treasure - Magu is the Goddess of Youth and Beauty. This formula builds blood and tonifies all three Treasures. It contains Pearl Powder.
Blood Tonic Tea for DBG - This classic style package of herbs can be brewed to make a rich herbal tea. It is composed of Dang Gui and Longan fruit, 2 major blood tonics. It is quite delicious and can be consumed daily as a blood tonic. This is a very effective blood tonic and is used by millions of women in Asia to build and maintain strong blood.
Beauteeee™Tea for DBG - Beauteeee™ is composed of blood building herbs that reflect in healthy radiant skin.
Magu’s Tonic Bliss Tea - This truly delicious herbal tea contains the main vegan blood tonic herbs used by women in Asia along with several spice herbs for flavor. It also contains some black tea for a gentle energy boost.
Rehmannia Root
Rehmannia Six Combination - This is the basic Rehmannia formulation of Chinese herbalism. It was created nearly two thousand years ago. It is a great blood tonic and a great Jing tonic.
Shou Wu Formulation - This formula is designed as a blood tonic that also restores Jing. It contains the major blood tonics described in this section like He Shou Wu and Rehmannia.
Hair and Nails - Hair and Nails is a blood tonic that is tropic to the scalp and nails. It helps nourish the hair and nails for healthier growth.
Deer Antler
Deer Antler Drops - Dragon Herbs uses ONLY TIPS to make its antler products. The “tips” are the last half inch of the antler when it is still in velvet (alive). Other brands do NOT use tips, they use “middles” that are much less potent as a Jing and as a blood tonic. This is a premium product.
Extreme Deer Antler Drops - This is the ultimate grade of Deer Antler. Only the last millimeter of the antler is used to make this extract. It is private reserve, and is only available from time to time.
Shanghai Lady Drops - Shanghai Lady contains Deer Antler tips. Shanghai lady is primarily a Jing tonic. But it is also a superb blood tonic.
Deer Antler Tonic Bliss Tea - This is the most delicious deer antler tea imaginable. It is made with premium Deer Antler tips to build Jing and blood, along with delicious spice teas from around the world.
Astragalus Root
Astragalus eeTee® - This is a room-temperature extraction of superior grade Yantai Astragalus root. It has been granlulated for instant dissolving in water, hot or cold. A rich Qi and blood tonic for daily use.
Astragalus Advanced™ - This is the most potent version of Astragalus on the market. It is a profound blood tonic, and contains 25% total astragalosides per capsule (a whopping healthy dose) of the main constituent, and 100 mg of astragalus polysaccharides per capsule.
Astragalus Capsules - This is a pure-yield extract of premium grade Yantai Astragalus roots. It is a great Qi and blood tonic.
Super Pill®No.2 - Super Pill® No.2 is a broad spectrum tonic formulation. One of its main ingredients is Astragalus eeTee® and another main ingredient is Astragaloside IV, the main constituent of Astragalus root.
Codonopsis & Astragalus Combination - A classic Qi and blood tonic that features Astragalus root. Codonopsis is another great Qi tonic that also happens to be an excellent blood tonic herb.
Ten Complete Supertonic Combination - Ten Complete Supertonic Combination is a classic Qi and blood tonic. It is really the king of broad spectrum Qi and blood tonic formulas in all of Chinese history. It features Astragalus, Rehmannia and Dang Gui as blood tonics.
Ginseng Supportive Combination - One of the most famous classic formulas in Chinese herbalism, Ginseng Supportive Combination (historically called “Ginseng Nutritive Combination”) builds Jing, Qi, blood and Shen.
Greens
Tonic Alchemy® - Tonic Alchemy®, Dragon Herbs flagship superfood product, contains multiple green grasses, green vegetables and green seaweed. It also contains blood nourishing tonic herbs. This is among the best pure blood tonics on earth.
Hydrilla Powder - Hydrilla is a wild green water vegetable. It is nutrient dense, provides B vitamins, and is a superb blood tonic. Add to blender drinks.
Ashitaba Powder - Ashitaba is a green vegetable native to southern Japan, especially Okinawa. It has been used as a blood tonic for millennia. Add to blender drinks.
