The spleen and stomach refer to the Spleen Meridian (脾经, Pí jīng) and Stomach Meridian (胃经, Wèi jīng). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that the spleen and stomach belong to the Earth element (土, Tǔ) and are part of the Middle Jiao (中焦, Zhōng jiāo), serving as the “source of Qi and blood production”. They … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the “foundation of postnatal life,” and there is a saying that “injury to the spleen and stomach leads to the emergence of a hundred diseases.” The famous physician of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Jingyue, also proposed the view that “health preservation should prioritize the … Read more
The spleen and stomach belong to the Earth element in the Five Elements theory and are located in the middle jiao (upper abdomen), sharing the important responsibility of transforming food into qi and blood. Therefore, the spleen and stomach are both considered the “source of qi and blood production.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that … Read more
“The theory of the six fu organs being used for communication plays an important guiding role in the treatment of visceral diseases. The six fu organs refer to the gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The term ‘fu’ means a storage … Read more
The six fu organs refer to the gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder, and san jiao (triple burner). Except for the gallbladder, all are involved in the intake and transportation of food and fluids, and are responsible for the separation of clear and turbid substances. Their function is to “excrete without storing,” corresponding and … Read more
1. Spleen and Stomach Section 1. “Three Turbidities” and the Spleen-Stomach: The Huangdi Neijing states: “All dampness and swelling belong to the spleen.” This means that most cases of edema and abdominal distension are closely related to the spleen. Discomfort and pathological changes caused by dampness in the body mostly stem from spleen deficiency. Here, … Read more
1. Aliases Dried Ginger, White Ginger, Jun Ginger. 2. Plant Morphology Perennial herb. The rhizome is fleshy, with a white cross-section, powdery, and has a strong spicy aroma. Leaves are arranged in two rows, sessile and embracing the stem, with lanceolate to linear-lanceolate leaf blades. Flower stalks emerge from the rhizome, with an oval spike … Read more
This product is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant 茅苍术 Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. or 北苍术 Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz. Harvested in spring and autumn, the rhizomes are cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Properties Taste: pungent, bitter; Nature: warm. 1. “The Essence of Materia Medica” states: “The flavor is … Read more
In the vast system of acupuncture points and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is an often-overlooked point that possesses special effects such as strengthening the pi (spleen) and wei (stomach), moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements, uplifting the five organs, and balancing internal and external Qi. This point is known as Tian Shu … Read more
The spleen and stomach are the organs responsible for nutrient absorption and the generation of qi and blood in our body. When the spleen and stomach are not functioning well, various diseases can arise. Director Wang Fengyun from the Spleen and Stomach Department of the Xiyuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more