Do you often feel fatigued in the morning, experience bloating after just a few bites of food, have loose stools that stick to the toilet, and a dull complexion with low energy? These are all signs that your spleen is "calling for help"!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said that "the spleen is the foundation of the postnatal body," as it is responsible for transforming food into qi, blood, and nutrients. When the spleen is deficient, the supply of nutrients "breaks down," yang qi fails to rise, and cold-dampness tends to accumulate. This can lead to issues such as weakened immunity and metabolic disorders. This is what is meant by "spleen deficiency giving rise to a hundred diseases."

When it comes to strengthening the spleen, many people first think of Shenling Baizhu San, but it lacks specificity. Today, I'll share three more precise classic formulas for targeted conditioning. Even the most deficient spleen can be nurtured back to health.

I. Xiangsha Yangwei Tang (Costusroot and Amomum Stomach-Nourishing Decoction)

Suitable for those with irregular eating habits—long-term irregular hunger and fullness, fond of raw, cold, and greasy foods—prone to insufficient gastric motility, halitosis, and acid reflux. In this formula, Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang) promotes qi movement, Amomi Fructus (Sharen) awakens the spleen, paired with Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu) and Poria (Fuling) to dispel dampness and resolve stagnation, repairing the spleen and stomach functions at the root.

II. Sijunzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)

It is the "gold standard for replenishing qi" in cases of spleen and stomach qi deficiency. If you often feel fatigued, have no appetite, experience diarrhea after consuming cold foods, and also suffer from dry mouth and intestinal gurgling, this formula is particularly suitable. Ginseng or Codonopsis replenishes primordial qi, Atractylodes and Poria reduce burdens, and Licorice harmonizes. These four herbs precisely replenish qi and enhance the spleen and stomach's transformative and transport capacity.

Three, Guipi Tang (Spleen-Returning Decoction)

Specially regulates "overthinkers" with dual deficiency of the heart and spleen. In addition to spleen deficiency, symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, insomnia, forgetfulness, and a sallow complexion. It simultaneously replenishes both the spleen and heart, with Astragalus replenishing qi, Longan meat and Jujube seed nourishing blood and calming the spirit, ensuring abundant qi and blood and a tranquil mind.

The essence of spleen deficiency is often the failure of yang qi to rise and the stagnation of cold-dampness internally. These three formulas either elevate yang or disperse cold, all assisting the spleen and stomach in "dispelling cold-dampness and replenishing energy." Before beginning any regulation, it is crucial to differentiate the pattern clearly. If uncertain, consult a professional practitioner for pattern differentiation and avoid blind medication use!