The Spleen in Chinese Medicine is responsible for much of the digestive process. The Spleen works with the Stomach to extract life giving and supporting nutrients from the food that you eat. From there it will then sends what what fluids and essences it has refined to the Lungs for further process and nurturing. The Spleen is responsible for the creation of the Qi that is required to sustain ones daily energy, along with blood and holding your internal organs in place. When the Spleen is weakened by improper food, excess intellectual stress, excessive worry or other factors, all of these processes will become inefficient and create disharmony. The ability of the Spleen to process food and water grows weaker along with the weakening of the creation of Blood in this pattern. See the following for usual manifestations of this deficiency.
Related Disharmonies for Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
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- Appetite, Low or No Morning Hunger
- Appetite, None
- Behavior, Lack of Motivation
- Blood, Anemia
- Blood, Pressure Low
- Bowel Movements, Bloody Stool
- Bowel Movements, Constipation
- Bowel Movements, Loose Stools
- Bowel Movements, Undigested Food
- Constitution, General Weakness
- Cravings, Red Meat
- Cravings, Sweet Flavors or Carbs
- Diet: Breads, Pastries, Carbs
- Diet: Cold Liquids
- Diet: Hot Liquids
- Diet: Ice Cream, Cold Deserts
- Diet: Raw, Cold Foods
- Diet: Sweets, Chocolate
- Diet: Water Intake, High Volume
- Difficulty Gaining Weight
- Difficulty Losing Weight
- Digestion: Belching, Flatulence
- Digestion: Slow Processing or Peristalsis
- Digestion: Tired After Meals
- Dizziness: Chronic
- Dreaming: Nightmares
- Emotion: Burned Out
- Emotion: Depression
- Emotion: Excess Worry, Dwelling
- Emotion: Frightened, Excitable
- Emotion: Tired Spirit
- Energy: Complete Burn Out
- Energy: Depleted with Exercise
- Energy: Exhaustion
- Energy: Fatigue, Chronic
- Energy: Generally Low
- Eyes: Weak, Failing Eyesight
- Fertility: Difficult to Conceive
- Fertility: Infertility
- Fertility: Low Sperm Count
- Fertility: Miscarries Easily
- Hair: Falling Out
- Hair: Graying
- Hair: Thin, Brittle or Weak
- Headaches: Dull, Non Specific
- Headaches: Frontal
- Headaches: Sinus Pressure
- Immune: Frequent Cold’s or Flu’s
- Immune: Prolonged Cold or Flu
- Light-Headed
- Menopause: Insomnia
- Menopause: Low Energy
- Menopause: Palpitations
- Menstruation: Light Flow
- Menstruation: Short Menses (Lasting 3 Days or Less)
- Menstruation: Spotting
- Mind: Decreased Ability to Focus
- Mind: Decreased Cognition, Foggy
- Mind: Memory, Decreased or Poor
- Muscle: Bruise Easily
- Muscle: Decrease, Undernourished
- Muscle: Difficulty in Building Muscle Tissue and Strength
- Muscle: Flabby, Heavy
- Muscle: Weak Tone
- Nails: Break Easily
- Nails: Slow Growing
- Nails: Small or No Moons
- Nails: Thin, Weak or Ridges
- Organs: Prolapsed
- Phlegm: Excess and Clear, After Eating
- Phlegm: Excess and Clear, Chronic
- Phlegm: Excess and Clear, Upon Waking
- Respirations: Difficult Inhale
- Respirations: Short of Breath
- Sex: decreased sensitivity
- Sex: Erectile Dysfunction
- Sex: Low to None Libido
- Sex: Non-responsive
- Sinews: Decreased Flexibility
- Sinews: General Stiffness, Pain
- Sinews: Spasms, Ticks
- Sinews: Uncontrolled Trembling
- Skin: Dry, Flakey or Itchy
- Skin: Non Healing Sores
- Skin: Pale Face or Complexion
- Skin: Very Pale in Color
- Sleep: Hard To Fall Sleep
- Sleep: Insomnia, Chronic
- Sleep: Light Sleeper
- Sweating: Spontaneous
- Sweating: With Minimal Exertion
- Temperature: Cold Center or Middle
- Temperature: Cold Hands and Feet
- Thirst: Never Thirsty
- Thirst: Prefer Hot Liquids
- Tremors: Limbs, Head & Tongue
- Vocalization: No Desire to Speak
- Vocalization: Soft, Very Quiet
- Vocalization: Stuttering, Difficulty Speaking
- Vocalization: Throat Phlegm, Constantly Clearing
- Water Retention: Edema of Arms and Legs
- Water Retention: Edema of Midsection
- Water Retention: Facial Puffines
- Water Retention: Increased Ear Pressure
- Water Retention: Increased Eye Pressure
- Water Retention: Muscle Pain, Lumps