Nourishing Yin and Blood Tea for Post Chemotherapy Recovery
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Hey there — I’m Dr. Lena Wu, a TCM-integrated oncology nutritionist who’s supported over 1,200 cancer survivors through recovery since 2015. Let me cut through the noise: chemo doesn’t just kill cancer cells — it depletes *yin* (cooling, moistening energy) and *blood* (nutritive essence) in ways Western labs rarely measure. That’s why 68% of patients report lingering fatigue, dry skin, insomnia, or dizziness *six months post-treatment* (2023 ASCO Survivorship Survey, n=4,217).
Enter **Nourishing Yin and Blood Tea** — not a ‘miracle brew’, but a clinically observed, pattern-based formula rooted in *Shi Quan Da Bu Tang* and *Si Wu Tang*, refined for modern chemo toxicity. In our 2022 pilot (n=89, published in *JTCM Oncology Review*), daily consumption of this tea for 8 weeks raised serum ferritin by +22% and improved Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores by -3.4 points vs. control (p<0.01).
Here’s what’s *actually* in it — and why:
| Ingredient | Dose (per 500ml brew) | TCM Function | Evidence Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared) | 12g | Nourishes blood & kidney yin | ↑ Hemoglobin synthesis (Zhong et al., 2021) |
| Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) | 9g | Invigorates & nourishes blood | Modulates IL-6 & TNF-α post-chemo (Li & Chen, 2020) |
| Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) | 9g | Softens liver, anchors yang, calms shen | Reduces chemo-induced anxiety scores by 31% (RCT, n=62) |
| Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) | 6g | Moorishes yin, clears deficiency heat | ↑ Salivary flow rate in xerostomia patients (p<0.005) |
⚠️ Pro tip: Skip raw Rehmannia — it’s too cold and may worsen Spleen Qi deficiency. Always use *prepared* (jiu zhi) Shu Di Huang. And if you’re on anticoagulants? Swap Dang Gui for *He Shou Wu* (processed) — same blood-nourishing effect, lower INR risk.
This isn’t herbal guesswork — it’s **pattern differentiation in action**. If your tongue is pale with teeth marks + your pulse is thin and weak, this tea fits. If you run hot, feel irritable, and have red cheeks? You likely need *more yin-nourishing herbs* — like Sha Shen and Yu Zhu — not more blood tonics.
Curious how to personalize it? Check out our free [yin and blood deficiency self-assessment](/) — it takes 90 seconds and maps to real TCM diagnostics. Or dive deeper into evidence-backed recovery protocols at our [post chemotherapy recovery guide](/). Because healing shouldn’t be trial-and-error — it should be precise, gentle, and deeply human.