In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver is closely related to blood. Insufficient energy or abnormal liver function can lead to anemia. TCM identifies anemia resulting from liver issues as “liver blood deficiency”. Symptoms may include dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, muscle cramps, blurred vision and reduced menstrual flow or uterine bleeding in women. Severe liver blood deficiency can potentially lead to conditions like cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis.
75 percent of patients with chronic liver disease experience anemia, with causes including gastrointestinal hemorrhage and the accelerated breakdown of red blood vessels.