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The Spleen (Chinese: 脾; pinyin: pí) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name. | The Spleen (Chinese: 脾; pinyin: pí) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name. | ||
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The Spleen's holding function (i.e., the Spleen-qì) is said to be strongest between 9 and 11am. When the Spleen is functioning well, digestion will be good, the muscles will be strong and circulation will be efficient. Dysfunction of the Spleen typically presents as diarrhea, malnutrition, edema, weak/atrophic muscles, greasy taste in the mouth, or excessive bleeding and prolapse. The Spleen is especially weakened by Damp one of the Six Excesses and overthinking.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen_(Chinese_medicine) Spleen]</ref> | The Spleen's holding function (i.e., the Spleen-qì) is said to be strongest between 9 and 11am. When the Spleen is functioning well, digestion will be good, the muscles will be strong and circulation will be efficient. Dysfunction of the Spleen typically presents as diarrhea, malnutrition, edema, weak/atrophic muscles, greasy taste in the mouth, or excessive bleeding and prolapse. The Spleen is especially weakened by Damp one of the Six Excesses and overthinking.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spleen_(Chinese_medicine) Spleen]</ref> | ||
==Spleen Patterns -TCM== | |||
One of the most common patterns found in western people is something we call Spleen Qi Deficiency. This can arise from any number of reasons but a poor diet mixed with irregular eating patterns and stress is a common way to develop this pattern. Spleen qi deficiency involves symptoms such as poor appetite, bloating (particularly after eating), weakness of the arms and legs, fatigue and/or loose stools.In Chinese medicine, the spleen energy is directly related to the earth element and one’s ability to not worry excessively and to have total mental clarity. | |||
* Mental factors - Excessive thinking, studying, concentrating, brooding, obsessing, worrying, etc., weakens the [[Spleen]]. | |||
* Diet is very important. Spleen likes foods that are warm (in energy & temperature) e.g. meat, pepper, ginger, orange peel, kumquat, and dry foods. | |||
* Excessive consumption of Cold foods (in temperature & energy) will impair Spleen function of transformation/transportation and cause interior Dampness & digestive problems. In addition, eating in a hurry, when stressed or upset, skipping meals and eating poor quality food all significantly weaken Spleen Qi.<ref>[http://www.sacredlotus.com/go/diagnosis-chinese-medicine/get/zang-fu-spleen-patterns-tcm Spleen Patterns]</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||