Spleen and stomach Yang deficiency is a common condition in our daily lives. Unlike a typical cold that can be cured with medication, it requires careful management to address the root cause. Today, we will learn how to manage this condition! 1. Introduction to Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency The main causes of Spleen and … Read more
Fear of cold, edema, cold hands and feet, abdominal pain … In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen and stomach are a pair that regulates the internal organs. The spleen is considered a zang (solid organ), while the stomach is a fu (hollow organ), primarily responsible for regulating digestive functions. Generally, the stomach governs the … Read more
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen is fundamental to maintaining human activity. There is an old saying, “Being able to eat is a blessing.” This is because humans need to consume food to sustain basic life activities, and the spleen is the central organ in the process from food intake to … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (脾胃虚寒, Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the insufficient Yang energy of the Spleen and Stomach, leading to a loss of warmth and impaired transportation functions, resulting in internal coldness. This condition is similar to Spleen Yang Deficiency (脾阳虚, Pí Yáng … Read more
Many people have a cold constitution, especially among women. When winter arrives and the weather turns cold, a chill can cause discomfort in the stomach. Drinking a little warm water can alleviate this, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is referred to as Pi Wei Xu Han (Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency). What is Spleen … Read more
Lu Shouyan (1909-1969), male, from Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. His father, Li Peiqing, was renowned for his gold needle technique. Lu inherited his family teachings and excelled in his studies, starting his medical practice in 1927. He published articles in newspapers under the title “Yan Lu Medical Talks,” advocating for acupuncture medicine. In 1948, he co-founded … Read more
1. What are the manifestations of Spleen Qi Deficiency? 1. Typical symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency: abdominal distension with reduced appetite, exacerbation of distension after eating, fatigue in limbs, mental exhaustion, shortness of breath and reluctance to speak, weight loss or obesity with edema, pale white tongue coating. 2. Typical symptoms of Spleen Yang Deficiency: … Read more
Phlegm-damp cough is a common syndrome of cough. It is often caused by excessive consumption of cold foods, which injures the Spleen Yang, or by a pre-existing deficiency of Spleen and Kidney Yang, combined with the invasion of cold-damp pathogens. This leads to the Spleen’s inability to transport fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness … Read more
Article by Luo Dalun Illustrations by 8 Years Old Edited by Yun Shao If you pay close attention, you will find that winter is a process where cold fronts sweep from the north to the south. On days without cold fronts, the temperature rises slightly, becoming a bit warmer, but after a few days, the … Read more
As the standard of living continues to improve, people are increasingly concerned about their health. Many factors affect human health, among which the sufficiency of Yang Qi is crucial. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Yin forms the body, Yang transforms Qi; when Yang is insufficient, myriad diseases arise.” We often say, “All things grow with the … Read more