Course Overview

In Chinese medicine, Blood Stasis usually presents in one form or another due to the intimate relationship and physiology related to Blood in women. As such, Blood Stasis is seen in many gynecology-related conditions. Women are especially prone to Blood Stagnation in the pelvis due to the complex arrangement of the reproductive organs in that area. This can include numerous and diverse conditions such as abdominal masses, abdominal pain, ovarian cysts, flooding and trickling, heavy periods, no periods, scanty periods, painful periods, ectopic pregnancy, habitual miscarriage, infertility, menopausal syndrome, etc. This recorded lecture will give an overview of Blood Stasis as it occurs in different stages of a woman’s life. There is a set of notes for download with this course.

Course Objectives

• Provide an overview of Blood Stasis in gynecology
• Gain a deeper understanding of the various causes and manifestations of Blood Stasis
• Cultivate an appreciation of how Blood Stasis is not isolated but connected to many different factors
• Learn basic treatments for Blood Stasis including diet and herbal categories

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minIntroduction, Blood Stasis overview, qi and blood, TCM view of Blood Stasis, Essence, and Blood.

15 min - 30 minRelated facts about blood- menstrual blood, tracking bleeding for fertility, Blood Stasis patterns, causes of Blood Stasis, Qi stagnation.

30 min - 45 minCauses of Blood Stasis (continued), lifestyle, birth control, vegetarianism, undersurface of the tongue, tongue examples and pictures.

45 min - 1 hrsDiet, beneficial foods, cautions and contraindications of herbs, herbs used for Blood Stasis, categories, Hot/Cold, strength, location, and recorded questions.