Anyone who knows a little about Chinese medicine knows that if the spleen and stomach are damaged, problems such as bloating, indigestion, and constipation will occur. In fact, what Dr. Liu wants to say today is that if the spleen and stomach are injured, it will not only cause a gastrointestinal disease, but it will also affect various internal organs. To put it bluntly, systemic diseases are related to the spleen and stomach. Today, Dr. Liu will have a good chat with you.
First of all, we need to understand what is the role of the spleen and stomach?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen controls the transport and transformation, the stomach controls the absorption, and the digestion and absorption of the human body is completed by the spleen and stomach together. After the food we eat is decomposed by the stomach, the essence is transported to the whole body by the spleen, along with qi and blood.
Traditional Chinese medicine often says that “the kidney is the innate foundation, and the spleen and stomach are the acquired foundation”, and the spleen and stomach are the source of qi and blood biochemistry. Sufficient qi and blood can effectively make the meridians and blood vessels of the whole body smooth and repair the internal organs, so that our body can maintain a healthy state. Then on the other hand, if the spleen and stomach are damaged and the biochemical qi and blood are insufficient, then the five internal organs cannot be nourished, so will there be abnormal manifestations of the body?
Diseases in the five internal organs may be related to the spleen and stomach
1, heart
The above also said that the spleen is the source of qi and blood biochemistry, and the heart needs blood most. We all know that the function of the heart is to promote the flow of blood. Then the problem arises. If the spleen is deficient in qi and blood, the biochemical chemistry will not be sufficient, so the heart will not be able to supply enough blood, so there is a lack of blood. The combination of these two conditions is called deficiency of the heart and spleen in Chinese medicine.
If both the heart and spleen are deficient, then there will be symptoms related to the heart as well as symptoms of spleen deficiency.
For example, there will be palpitations, insomnia, dreaminess, forgetfulness, lack of food, abdominal distension, loose stools, fatigue, or uterine bleeding, blood in the stool, subcutaneous bleeding, etc.
2. Liver
Many people will think about the relationship between the liver and the spleen and stomach. You must know that there is a saying in the field of traditional Chinese medicine that “the liver and the wood overcome the spleen and soil”. Understand that the liver and the spleen and stomach are related. Since they have a relationship of mutual restraint, then there is a relationship of mutual growth. If the liver wood wants to grow, it must rely on the nutrition of the spleen soil.
In addition, the liver stores blood, which is equivalent to a blood bank. And where did the blood come from, not the spleen biochemically.
So if there is a problem with the spleen and stomach, the liver will also be damaged. For example, if the liver and stomach are not in harmony, then there will be belching, acid reflux, hiccups, emotional depression, etc.
3. Lungs
There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that coughs in the lungs, chronic coughs in the spleen, and asthma in the kidneys. When it comes to the lungs, many people will think of bronchial tubes, coughs and other problems. Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach belong to earth, while the lungs belong to metal.
In other words, if there is a problem with the spleen and stomach, it will inevitably affect our lungs. They are also equivalent to the relationship between mother and child. If the spleen is deficient and the righteousness is insufficient, then the cough will become a chronic cough. If you simply go to moisten the lungs, the effect may not be very good. If we supplement the righteousness of the spleen and stomach, then the chronic cough will naturally be regulated.
4. Kidneys
We often say that the kidney is the innate foundation, while the spleen and stomach are the acquired foundation. What does that mean? In fact, the spleen provides nutrients to the kidneys. If the spleen is not good enough to supply the nutrients needed by the kidneys, the kidneys are prone to deficiency. If there is a deficiency of kidney essence, then there will be soreness in the waist and weak legs, feeling tired all over, and the energy for sleeping at night will be greatly reduced.
5. The spleen and stomach
The spleen and stomach itself is responsible for digestion, but if there is a problem with the stomach, Chinese medicine will separate them speak. In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is in charge of transportation and transformation, while the stomach is in charge of storage. If the spleen is deficient, then the transport and transformation will be abnormal, causing a burden on the stomach, so there will be abdominal distension. If it is said that there is a problem with the stomach, for example, the lack of stomach yin, it is easy to cause a situation of eliminating grain and improving hunger, that is, the symptoms of hunger after eating for a long time.
To sum up, the influence of spleen deficiency, I believe you have seen it, I have to say that we should pay attention to it.
So, how can we know if our spleen is not deficient?
1. No appetite and general weakness
2. White and greasy tongue coating
3. Loss of appetite
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5, easy to gain weight
6, frequent hiccups
7, loose stools, shapeless, sticking to the toilet
If the above 3 appears If you have the above symptoms, you should consider whether it is spleen deficiency.
To strengthen the spleen and stomach, you may wish to eat more of these 4 kinds of food
1, red dates
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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that red dates are sweet in taste and warm in nature.
2. Chinese yam
Yam is sweet in taste and mild in nature. It can enter the spleen, lung and kidney meridians. The effect of nourishing the kidneys. But yam polysaccharide, so diabetic patients should not eat more.
3. Barley
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that barley is sweet, light, and cool in nature. It can enter the lung, stomach, and spleen meridians. Spleen antidiarrheal effect. But because of its cool medicinal properties, it is not advisable to overdose.
4. Lotus root
Lotus root can clear heat and promote body fluid when eaten raw, and can strengthen the spleen, nourish the stomach, nourish qi, nourish yin and stomach, and stop food when eaten cooked. Thirst, laxative and antidiarrheal effect. Because of its cold medicinal properties, it is generally recommended to cook it before eating.
On the road of regulating spleen deficiency, in addition to eating more food that strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach, we should also pay more attention to our eating habits. unnecessary burden.