Every summer, the number of patients with digestive system issues visiting the clinic gradually increases, commonly presenting with acute and chronic gastritis, acute and chronic enteritis, and gastric ulcers. After detailed diagnosis through the four examinations, most cases are related to Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency.
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What is Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency?
This is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) referring to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the Spleen and Stomach, characterized by the presence of internal cold and dampness. It includes Spleen Yang deficiency and Stomach Yang deficiency, often caused by dietary irregularities, excessive consumption of cold foods, overwork, prolonged illness, or emotional stress damaging the Spleen.
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How to Determine if You Have Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency?
If you often feel cold in your body during summer, especially in your abdomen, cannot tolerate cold, and experience abdominal pain or diarrhea after consuming even slightly cold foods, along with a lack of appetite, bloating, and difficulty digesting food, you may be experiencing Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency. Some individuals may also experience acid reflux or heartburn. When your abdomen feels uncomfortable, you may prefer to apply heat, and generally feel fatigued and lack energy. These symptoms are commonly associated with Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency.
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In TCM, it is believed that the Spleen and Stomach prefer warmth and dislike cold. Excessive cold in the Spleen and Stomach can impair their function, leading to food stagnation and the accumulation of dampness, resulting in cold-dampness in the body. To address the symptoms mentioned above, there is a classic ancient formula in TCM called Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction), as well as a modern Chinese patent medicine known as Xiao Jian Zhong Granules. The formula consists of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Shao (White Peony), Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Da Zao (Jujube), and Yi Tang (Maltose).
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The formula emphasizes the use of Yi Tang (Maltose) as the monarch herb, which warms and tonifies the middle Jiao (digestive system) and alleviates pain. The ministerial herb, Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), warms Yang Qi and dispels cold; Bai Shao (White Peony) nourishes Yin and alleviates liver Qi stagnation, relieving abdominal pain. Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) warms the Stomach and disperses cold, while Da Zao (Jujube) tonifies the Spleen and benefits Qi. Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice) tonifies Qi and harmonizes the other herbs, serving as an assistant. The combination of Yi Tang with Gui Zhi warms the middle Jiao and tonifies Spleen deficiency; Bai Shao with Zhi Gan Cao nourishes Yin and alleviates abdominal pain. Together, these six herbs can dispel existing cold-dampness and restore the Spleen and Stomach’s function, preventing further dampness accumulation.
Note: TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Please do not self-diagnose or self-medicate; treatment should be adjusted by a physician based on individual constitution and symptoms.
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