But do you know that there is a difference between strengthening the spleen and invigorating the spleen? Both sound good for the spleen, but there are still some differences.
Tonifying spleen: For example, a person's lack of iron may lead to anemia, so he will be very weak. In this case, we have to supplement the body's lack of iron to regulate the symptoms of anemia. The same is true for invigorating the spleen. When a person's spleen is not good, then the spleen can't function normally, because the function of the spleen has been damaged, so we must first supplement the energy needed by the spleen and make up the damaged energy of the spleen.
Spleen strengthening: Spleen strengthening is actually to assist the healthy operation of spleen function, that is to say, spleen strengthening is also needed, because the spleen is still weak when it has energy to run. At this time, it is necessary to strengthen the spleen and help and promote the normal operation of the spleen.
To sum up: strengthening the spleen is energy and strengthening the spleen is function. If strengthening the spleen is something to be done when there is no problem with spleen weakness, if it is time to replenish the spleen, it means that the spleen is not weak, but something has gone wrong and cannot function normally. The spleen that has always been said usually includes strengthening the spleen. Just like washing clothes with a washing machine, if the machine breaks down, it will not work normally even if it is powered on. Only when the machine itself is repaired can it be useful to continue to be electrified. So if you want to strengthen the spleen, you must replenish it. First replenish energy to the weak spleen, and then continue to strengthen the spleen.
Then many people may ask, I have spleen deficiency. Should I strengthen the spleen or replenish it? Actually, it depends on the degree of damage to your spleen and stomach. Generally speaking, spleen deficiency will have symptoms. If you only have one of the following symptoms, and the symptoms are not serious, what you have to do at this time is to replenish the spleen. And if you take more than one tablet, and the symptoms are obvious, which has brought you discomfort, it means that you need to replenish your spleen.
One: cold hands and feet
Blood circulation of people with spleen deficiency will also be affected. For example, sometimes the hands and feet are severely congested, and generally speaking, the local temperature will rise. On the contrary, when qi and blood are not running smoothly, people's hands and feet will have a drop in body temperature or cold limbs, especially those with insufficient yang, who are particularly prone to cold limbs.
Two: sticky stool
Few people will notice this. Many people with spleen deficiency will have sticky stools. Usually, after people go to the toilet, the stool will not leave traces on the toilet when flushing, but people with spleen deficiency may lead to unclean stool. This is because the stool is too sticky, which is also one of the symptoms of spleen deficiency.
Three: thick tongue coating with tooth marks
Most patients with spleen deficiency will have this situation. They will find that their tongue coating is very thick, and obvious tooth marks will appear when they bite their teeth, and their tongue coating will turn white.
Four: yellow complexion and abnormal body shape.
Generally speaking, people's mental outlook is rosy, even if the skin color is not white, it will not appear very yellow. Just like some people are sick, they can see at a glance that their faces are yellow and they look depressed. The same is true for people with poor spleen and stomach, and they will be thirsty.
Abnormal body shape means that some people with spleen deficiency are thin and some are fat. People who are emaciated may have digestive system problems due to spleen deficiency, unable to absorb nutrients normally or always have symptoms of diarrhea, which leads to emaciation. But most people look obese because the metabolism of people with spleen deficiency will be abnormal, and the water in the body will not be discharged normally, which will lead to edema in some people. At the same time, people with spleen deficiency are usually very humid, and people with heavy humidity will also be obese, accompanied by symptoms of limb weakness.
As we all know, when the spleen and stomach are bad, people's qi and blood are also bad, because when the spleen and stomach are deficient, qi and blood cannot be produced well. Of course, when qi deficiency is insufficient, it also proves spleen deficiency, so simply speaking, qi and blood interact with spleen, and in order to regulate spleen, qi and blood must keep up.
The first way: through diet therapy.
That is to say, eat some foods beneficial to the spleen and stomach, and replenish qi and nourish blood through food, such as yam, which is recorded in Shennong Materia Medica in China. Yam can achieve the effect of tonifying middle energizer and benefiting qi, at the same time, it can improve people's muscle strength, which has a good effect on eyes and ears, so eating yam properly is also a good choice.
Or use jujube lotus seed porridge, the practice of jujube lotus seed porridge is relatively simple, which has the function of nourishing the spleen and stomach. Women can also eat beauty beauty, so jujube lotus seed porridge can also be eaten properly.
In addition to the above two foods, you can also eat carrots, oats, black rice, lentils, pumpkins, radishes and high-protein foods in moderation. These foods are very beneficial to people with insufficient qi and blood and weak spleen and stomach.
The second way: by massaging acupoints.
For example, proper massage of Pishu and Zusanli points can promote people's spleen and stomach function. Spleen Shu point is directly connected with our spleen and stomach, and Zusanli point has always been called "the first point to strengthen the spleen" in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, so massaging these two points to stimulate our spleen is also a good effect. Just as schools often ask students to do eye exercises, it is a truth. Massage for a few minutes when you are free is not time consuming, and it is also good for your health. Massage for 3 minutes before going to bed.
Finally, it is suggested that people with spleen deficiency should pay attention to their daily routine, don't stay up late, and give their body organs enough rest time to maintain their basic operation. At the same time, they can also do some exercise in moderation, such as walking on tiptoe, which also has the function of strengthening the spleen and stomach, or walking, brisk walking, Tai Chi and other exercises are all good choices for strengthening the body.
These are all methods to regulate spleen deficiency, which can also be classified as "spleen-strengthening method". No matter who needs to strengthen the spleen or who needs to replenish the spleen, you can try these common methods first. If it doesn't work for a long time, you need to supplement some Chinese medicine, and this needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor.