Spleen is the main transportation, transmission and distribution of foodstuffs essence, ascending and descending turbidity, with beneficial qi, blood, the main muscle and limb physiological functions, as the source of qi and blood biochemistry, the origin of the day after tomorrow, so the spleen's function is an indispensable and important aspect of physical health.

From the physiological characteristics of the spleen, first, the spleen is the main rise, the spleen qi movement to rise for health, the spleen qi rise, transportation and transportation of healthy, can be transported and absorbed water and grain subtleties up to the heart, lungs, head, eyes, and then through the heart and lungs of the qi role of the blood for the nutrition of the whole body; the spleen qi to lift the viscera, can prevent the viscera sagging. Secondly, the spleen likes dryness and hates dampness, another important condition for a healthy spleen is that the spleen is not trapped by water-dampness and phlegm-drinking, if the water-dampness traps the spleen qi, so that the spleen qi does not rise, the spleen yang does not revitalize, which will seriously affect the physiological functions of the spleen, it is dampness that traps the spleen. The stomach is the main receptor and decocts water and grain, and the stomach qi is obedient to descent, and the lack of stomach qi is manifested as a deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi.

According to the above physiological characteristics of the spleen, the pathogenesis of the spleen's loss of healthy movement is that the spleen qi is weak and weak, often manifested as abdominal distension and diarrhea, unappetizing food, yellowish skin, and tiredness of the limbs, and the principle of treatment for such symptoms is to strengthen the spleen and enhance the qi, and the commonly used proprietary Chinese medicines are tonifying the spleen and enhancing the qi, and the commonly used proprietary Chinese medicines include tonifying the middle-aged qi pills, Xiangsha Liujun Pills, ginseng spleen-healthy pills, and Ginseng and Baijutsu Pills, and tonifying the middle-aged qi pills are used in the case of gastric ptosis or uterine prolapse. Secondly, the spleen qi is trapped by dampness and cannot rise but sinks, often manifesting as unsavory food and drink, fullness in the epigastrium, nausea and vomiting, heavy head and body, sticky mouth and tastelessness, the principle of treatment for this kind of symptom is to dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, and the commonly used Chinese patent medicines are Pian Gastric Pill, Ginseng Lingbai Zhu Pill, Pian Zi Lizhong Pill, and Muxiang Shun Qi Pill.

Since the causes and symptoms of spleen dysfunction are different, their treatments are also different. Therefore, spleen strengthening should be based on specific symptoms under the guidance of a doctor, and the medication should be differentiated in a targeted manner after dialectics.

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In the course of my work, I have often been consulted on this issue. So how to safely and effectively select the spleen and stomach Chinese patent medicines according to the evidence? Now on this issue, make the following simple, for reference.

Proprietary Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and stomach mainly refer to medicines that can help the spleen and stomach restore their normal functions. As we all know, there are various types of spleen and stomach weakness, the common ones are spleen and stomach qi deficiency, spleen deficiency and dampness, and spleen and stomach cold deficiency (spleen yang deficiency). Therefore, when choosing proprietary Chinese medicines, it is crucial to use the right medicine for the right condition. In other words, for spleen and stomach qi deficiency, proprietary Chinese medicines should be used to benefit qi and strengthen the spleen. For deficiency of spleen and dampness, proprietary Chinese medicines should be used to strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness. For cold deficiency of the spleen and stomach, Chinese patent medicines should be used to warm the Yang and disperse the cold and strengthen the spleen.

Benefiting the qi and strengthening the spleen with proprietary Chinese medicines.There are many kinds of Chinese patent medicines, such as Ginseng Pills for Strengthening the Spleen, Four Gentlemen Pills, Appetizing Pills for Strengthening the Spleen and Tonifying the Middle Jiaozhong and Yiqi Pills, etc. These medicines are often used for treating spleen and stomach qi deficiency, which is characterized by exhaustion, lethargy, lack of breath and laziness, abdominal distension after eating, and loss of appetite. This kind of Chinese patent medicine is mainly used for treating the deficiency of spleen and stomach qi, and has a good effect on improving and treating the deficiency of spleen and stomach qi due to poor diet and other causes. For example, Appetizing and Strengthening the Spleen Pill can not only replenish the spleen qi, but also strengthen the stomach and eliminate food, which is effective in treating dyspepsia, bloating and flatulence, and diarrhea caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach.

Proprietary Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness.Representative Chinese patent medicines for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness include Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu Pill, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Pill, Xiang Sha Ping Stomach Pill, etc. These Chinese patent medicines have the effect of strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness. These Chinese patent medicines have the effect of strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness. They can be used to treat the symptoms of spleen deficiency and dampness, such as loss of appetite, bloating after eating, loose stools, sticky stools and swelling. The characteristics of this kind of proprietary Chinese medicine are that it can not only replenish the qi of the spleen, but also get rid of the water-dampness that stays in the body as the spleen is unable to transport and transform it. For example, Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu Wan has the dual effect of tonifying the spleen and removing dampness.

Warming the Yang and tonifying the spleen with proprietary Chinese medicines.This kind of proprietary Chinese medicines, the main treatment is the spleen and stomach deficiency and cold evidence, that is, spleen yang deficiency. For example, Lizhong Pill, Radix Rehmanniae Pill, Xiao Jianzhong Combination and so on. Most of these proprietary Chinese medicines have the effect of warming yang and strengthening the spleen, dispersing cold and relieving pain. The main treatment is the spleen and stomach yang deficiency, internal cold, evidence of cold limbs, cold, spleen yang is not vibrant, the stomach and epigastric or abdominal cold pain, when cold, heavy, when hot, light, with abdominal pain and diarrhea of the spleen yang deficiency. For example, Radix Rehmanniae Pill has the effect of warming the spleen yang, strengthening the spleen and stomach and dispersing the cold in the middle Jiao.

In conclusion, spleen and stomach strengthening medicines should be selected according to the evidence and should not be taken blindly. It is best to consult a resident pharmacist when purchasing medication. The right medicine for the evidence will be effective.

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How should I choose a proprietary Chinese medicine for strengthening the spleen and stomach?

Weakness of the spleen and stomach in wet Chinese medicine, commonly known as the normal function of our spleen and stomach is insufficient, the normal function of the spleen and stomach of the normal transportation and transformation of abnormalities, will lead to our collective digestive and absorption disorders, malnutrition, insufficient qi and blood, meridian emptiness, muscle atrophy and so on. So you can see how important the function of our spleen and stomach is.

So with so many proprietary Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and stomach, how do we know what is best for us?

In fact, spleen deficiency is also divided into many kinds, and Chinese medicine mainly categorizes it into spleen qi deficiency, spleen yang deficiency, and stomach yin deficiency.

【Spleen Qi deficiency]

Symptoms of Spleen Qi deficiency include fatigue, tiredness, self-sweating, constipation, loose stools, yellowish color, bloating after eating, thick and white tongue coating, and teeth marks on the tongue.

Suitable Traditional Chinese Medicines: Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu Pills Tonify Zhong Yi Qi Pills Xiang Sha Nourishing Stomach Pills

[Spleen Yang Deficiency]

Spleen yang deficiency is also known as spleen and stomach cold, we will show clinical symptoms are diarrhea and abdominal pain, fear of cold, cold, cold stomach, sometimes slightly eat a certain cold and greasy will be abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools.

Appropriate proprietary medicines:Radix et Rhizoma Polygoni Multiflori Pill

[Stomach Yin Deficiency]

Stomach Yin Deficiency is mainly due to our excessive Stomach Fire, and the symptoms are not quite the same as those mentioned above, we will always have hunger pangs, always have bad breath, dry mouth, dry stools, thick and yellowish tongue coating, and our face is prone to acne as well.

Appropriate proprietary medicines:clear the stomach and dispel vomiting (TCM)

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What are the proprietary Chinese medicines for strengthening the spleen and stomach?

Proprietary Chinese medicines with the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach include Gastric Epigastric Relief Tablets, Mealybugs and Codonopsis Paste, Pediatric Spleen Supporting Granules, and Silkworm Ginseng Spleen Strengthening Granules.

1. Gastric Epigastric Shu Tablets: This medicine mainly contains Codonopsis pilosula, licorice and other ingredients, has the effect of benefiting qi and yin, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and eliminating plumpness, can be used for stomach and epigastric plumpness due to deficiency and stagnation of qi, sometimes hidden pain, belching and poor nutrition.

2. Mealybugs and ginseng cream: this medicine has the effect of tonifying the lungs and kidneys, strengthening the spleen and stomach, tonifying the middle and benefiting the vital energy, benefiting the vital essence and helping the Yang, and relieving cough and asthma, etc. It is suitable for the adjuvant treatment of tiredness and weakness caused by the weakness of the spleen and stomach and the insufficiency of lung qi, as well as wheezing and coughing due to fatigue and exhaustion.

3. Pediatric Spleen Supporting Granules: This medicine contains Atractylodes macrocephala, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng and other ingredients, which have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and assisting digestion, and are used for indigestion and emaciation caused by deficiency of spleen and stomach qi in children.

4. Silkworm ginseng spleen granules: this drug has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, tonifying the liver and kidney, benefiting qi and blood, suitable for the elderly body weakness, post-operative spleen and stomach qi deficiency, liver and kidney insufficiency, the symptoms of fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness, dizziness, less food, soreness of the waist and knees and so on.

Reviewed by Hao Xie, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University

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