During this seasonal transition, some areas experience daily rainfall and humid weather, leading many people to suffer from various symptoms such as colds, chills, excessive phlegm, and gastrointestinal discomfort. While it may seem like the weather is to blame, these issues are actually closely linked to the spleen.
Traditional Chinese medicine often says that the spleen is the foundation of the acquired constitution, responsible for transportation and transformation, and is the organ that transports and transforms water and dampness in the human body. When the spleen is deficient, its transportation and transformation function weakens, leading to a gradual worsening of issues such as dampness, phlegm-dampness, and blood stasis in the body, forming a vicious cycle. This can result in problems such as difficulty concentrating, daytime drowsiness, a white or yellow greasy tongue coating, a sticky feeling in the mouth, and loose stools.
However, many people do not take it seriously, and over time, it will recur repeatedly. Therefore, dispelling dampness is a process that requires long-term persistence. Today, I will introduce a formula for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness, which isFour Spirits SoupIt is composed of four medicinal herbs: Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and Poria cocos. It specifically targets the treatment of spleen deficiency with excessive dampness. Only when the spleen is properly nourished can the "source" of dampness be cut off at its root.
Among them, Poria can both strengthen the spleen and directly dispel dampness, and also help calm the mind and soothe the spirit, promoting the healthy function of the spleen and restoring its ability to transport and transform fluids. Chinese yam is a "master of tonifying the spleen and stomach," capable of tonifying the spleen to stop diarrhea and nourishing the heart to calm the mind. It directly enters the middle energizer to tonify the spleen and stomach, gently nourishing the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, strengthening the spleen while stabilizing the body's foundation, preventing dampness from accumulating again. Lotus seed meat and fox nut can tonify the spleen to stop diarrhea and nourish the heart to calm the mind, both having the effects of tonifying the spleen and boosting qi, as well as benefiting the kidneys and astringing essence.
Overall, Sishen Decoction is a practical formula for regulating "spleen deficiency with dampness excess," but it is only suitable forSpleen deficiency + heavy dampnessFor individuals with conditions such as damp-heat or constipation, do not use it directly! It is essential to consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation and adjust the prescription according to your specific situation. This ensures both safety and effectiveness, preventing further complications.
