Q Why do I feel unusually tired and unmotivated only in spring?
A This is often 'spring fatigue,' caused by poor circulation of Liver qi and blood when the Liver's energy fails to flow smoothly.
Detailed Answer
Spring is the season when the body's yang energy naturally rises. If the body cannot shift out of winter's contracted state into this more expansive mode, qi and blood can stagnate, leading to fatigue, low energy, and sluggishness. In Korean Medicine, this is understood as Liver qi stagnation.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Since the Liver governs the spring season, a tonic that helps move Liver qi and improve qi-and-blood circulation can address the root cause of spring fatigue. Formulas that support Liver function and help release this stagnation are commonly used.
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