The menstrual cycle is a natural rhythm that reflects woman’s health and balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) explains it as a dynamic process influenced by the flow of Qi (energy), Blood, and the balance of Yin and Yang. Understanding the phases of the menstrual cycle through the lens of TCM can help women support their bodies more effectively, promoting overall well-being and harmony. The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle in TCM TCM divides the menstrual cycle into
Spring — A Season of New Beginnings Spring is settling in somehow slowly, but we had a glimpse of what is coming last week. The days are growing longer, the sun is gaining strength ( at least was) , and nature is waking up — colours are more vivid, flowers are blooming, and there's a sense of things stretching upward and outward after the stillness of winter. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is exactly the energy of the season: expansive, upward-moving Yang energy,
