Many friends think of "tonifying the spleen" when it comes to regulating the spleen and stomach, but this is actually just one approach. To restore vitality to the spleen and stomach from the root, there are two more crucial directionsWarming and tonifying kidney yang and warming and unblocking heart yangIn this situation, we can refer to two classic prescriptionsSini Decoction and Guizhi Gancao DecoctionThese two formulas may not directly target the spleen and stomach, but by replenishing the core yang energy, they provide a continuous source of motivation for the spleen and stomach, resulting in a more lasting therapeutic effect.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen and stomach are the core of the body's digestion and transformation of food and water, and their normal functioning relies on the driving force of yang qi. The heart is considered the "monarch fire," governing the yang qi of the entire body and acting as the "master switch" for bodily heat. The kidneys store the "fire of the life gate," which is the foundation of primordial qi, akin to the body's "small furnace." The spleen and stomach are located in the middle jiao region between the heart and kidneys, as if enveloped by two major heat sources. As long as heart yang is sufficient and kidney yang is vigorous, spleen yang will naturally be nourished, and the digestive and transformative functions of the spleen and stomach will be enhanced, allowing digestion and absorption to return to normal.
Let's talk about it firstInsufficiency of Kidney YangIn the case of kidney yang deficiency, spleen yang is bound to become weak as well. Besides common symptoms like indigestion and poor appetite, these individuals also exhibit obvious signs of cold. At this point, relying solely on spleen-tonifying herbs is like adding firewood to a cold stove—without a spark, it simply won't ignite, and the effects are often unsatisfactory.
而Sini DecoctionIn the formulaAconiteIt is a key herb for warming and tonifying kidney yang, capable of quickly dispelling deep-seated cold pathogens within the body;Dried GingerSpecifically warms and activates spleen yang, making the spleen and stomach warm uphoney-fried licorice rootIt can both moderate the strong nature of aconite to avoid damaging yin and supplement the middle and boost qiThe synergistic effect of medicinal flavors warms yang and dispels cold from the root allowing the spleen and stomach to gradually restore their functions in a warm environmentTranslate the following text to en, maintaining the original format without adding any symbols:
Look againInsufficiency of Heart YangIn cases of heart yang deficiency, the yang qi of the spleen and stomach also declines, leading to a slowdown in the movement of qi. Besides fatigue and loss of appetite, such individuals may experience chest tightness, palpitations, and shortness of breath. They often feel as if food is stuck in the stomach after meals, taking a long time to digest, and may even experience heightened emotional tension and difficulty falling asleep. This occurs because insufficient heart yang fails to promote the smooth flow of qi, naturally hindering the spleen and stomach's transformative functions.
At this time, useRamulus Cinnamomi and Radix Glycyrrhizae DecoctionIn the prescription,Ramulus CinnamomiIt can warm and unblock heart yang, regulate qi movement, allowing yang qi to smoothly descend and nourish the spleen and stomachhoney-fried licorice rootIt can both tonify the middle and boost qi, assist the spleen and stomach in transportation and transformation, and also moderate the warm and drying nature of cinnamon twigs to avoid internal heat.The combination of these two herbs is gentle and not overly potent, gradually invigorating heart yang. Once heart yang flourishes, spleen yang will also become vigorous. This is particularly suitable for those with heart-spleen deficiency caused by long-term stress, staying up late, and insomnia.
However, it must be reminded that the most important principle in traditional Chinese medicine is syndrome differentiation and treatment. Each person's constitution is different, and the complexity of syndromes varies greatly. It is crucial not to use medications on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
