When talking about Blood, there are similarities and differences between the western medical perspective and that of TCM. Both sides agree that Blood is essential to life and it carries nutrients to nourish other body parts. However, ‘Blood’ in TCM is a broad term that goes way beyond just a bodily fluid. Let’s dig a little deeper into the concept of Blood in term of TCM. What is the basic concept of Blood? Blood came from two main sources: Food Essence水穀精微 and Jing精. Food is