Leukopenia refers to a condition in which the white blood cell count in peripheral blood is persistently below 4 × 10⁹/L (4,000/mm²) and the neutrophil percentage is below 0.4 (40%). The diet should consist primarily of nourishing foods that tonify the liver and kidneys, nourish essence and blood, and replenish qi to generate blood. Examples include pig’s trotters, pork skin, beef tendons, beef, lamb, leafy green vegetables, animal liver, animal kidneys, peanuts, red dates, royal jelly, eggs, yeast, as well as medicinal foods such as ginseng, astragalus, Chinese yam, goji berries, Polygonatum, and donkey-hide gelatin. Avoid raw, cold, cooling, greasy, and spicy or heating foods.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious tea, drink, and decoction recipes:
Shiitake Mushroom and Clam Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,This soup tonifies qi and nourishes yin, and increases white blood cell count. It is suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, characterized by a sallow complexion, dizziness and blurred vision, palpitations and insomnia, heat in the palms … Read more
Black-Bone Chicken Soup with Two Types of Ginseng，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi and nourishes yin; increases white blood cell count. Suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both qi and yin. as a warming-tonic formula, it is not for those with excess heat, damp-heat, or unresolved exterior patterns
Cistanche and Egg Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Warmly tonifies the spleen and kidneys; increases white blood cell count. Suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both the spleen and kidneys, characterized by aversion to cold and cold extremities, dizziness and tinnitus, fatigue and weakness, shortness of breath and reluctance to … Read more
Rehmannia and Cinnamon Chicken Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Gently tonifies the spleen and kidneys and increases white blood cell count. Suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both the spleen and kidneys. because it runs warm overall, this decoction is best avoided in yin-deficient, fire-prone constitutions; in the absence of … Read more
Polygonatum Soy Milk，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi, strengthens the spleen, and increases white blood cell count. Suitable for all types of leukopenia.
Jixueteng and Jujube Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi, strengthens the spleen, and increases white blood cell count. Suitable for all types of leukopenia. Important Notes Jixueteng promotes blood circulation; it is contraindicated for pregnant women and should be avoided during periods of heavy menstrual flow. Individuals with yin deficiency … Read more
Astragalus and Jujube Sweet Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies qi, strengthens the spleen, and increases white blood cell count. Suitable for all types of leukopenia.
Dangshen, Astragalus, and Jujube Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and spleen; increases white blood cell count. Suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen. Symptoms include dizziness and vertigo, mental fatigue and weakness, insomnia with frequent dreaming, decreased appetite, abdominal distension and loose stools, … Read more
Prince Ginseng and Eel Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Nourishes the heart and spleen; increases white blood cell count. Suitable for leukopenia caused by deficiency of both the heart and spleen.
