In modern medicine, blood is understood to be the nutritious red liquid that runs through our bodies and maintains their physiological activities. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there are two primary components of blood: nutrient qi (vital energy) and body fluid. Nutrient qi can be transformed into blood. Body fluid serves primarily as a neutralizer, which finds its way into the blood vessels, where it may also become blood through chemical reactions. This article explains TCM’s concept of blood. Production of Blood The raw materials required to produce blood are a combination of water and grain essence, and kidney essence....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/the-basic-concept-of-blood-in-tcm-4931194