Let’s talk about your period. Not just that it’s happening—but what’s actually coming out of you. Because in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your menstrual blood is a monthly report card on your internal vibes. And if you're seeing clots? Your Qi has something to say.
Period clots: drama or normal?
A little clot here and there? Fine. Your uterus is just Marie Kondo-ing. But frequent, dark, jelly-like clots the size of boba pearls? Yeah, that’s TCM code for Qi Stagnation or Blood Stasis. Translation? Your energy is stuck, and your Blood isn’t flowing like the smooth, elegant queen it should be.
So... what’s blocking the flow?
- Stress. That work crush ghosted you? Your Liver Qi is spiraling.
- Cold drinks. Ice matcha? Cute. But your womb is shivering.
- Lack of movement. Your 10-hour desk sit? Not helping the vibes.
- Too much fried or rich food. Yes, that late-night Korean BBQ counts.
All these things cause your Qi to clench up like a bad group text, and when your Qi gets stuck, your Blood can’t flow freely, so it clumps. Think: traffic jam, but in your uterus.
The color tells a story too
- Dark purple clots = major stagnation, like full-on emotional constipation.
- Bright red with small clots = Qi stagnation lite—still annoying, but fixable.
- Slimy or stringy = possible dampness in the womb (a whole other blog).
How to break up with the clots
- Warm it up – No more iced drinks on your period, please. Your womb wants soup, not slush.
- Move that Qi – Walk, stretch, dance around naked. Just get it moving.
- Drink ginger tea – It’s not just cozy—it’s a Qi-activating, womb-loving hero.
- Manage stress – Journal, scream into a pillow, breathe. Your Liver will chill.
Final thoughts?
Clots are your uterus spilling the tea. And in TCM, every drop (or blob) means something. So next time you change your tampon or pad and see some unexpected visitors, don’t panic—just read the signs, warm the body, and move that Qi.
Your cycle doesn’t lie. But luckily, it also loves a little TLC.
