Did you know? Spleen deficiency is the root cause of bodily stagnation! Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that the spleen is the foundation of postnatal life, responsible for transforming food and fluids. Think of our spleen as the household logistics manager—it oversees how what we eat turns into nutrients and must also clear excess dampness from the body. When this job is done well, the body feels clear and refreshed; but if the spleen becomes sluggish and fails to expel dampness, it gradually transforms into sticky phlegm-dampness.

Phlegm-dampness is quite viscous. When this phlegm-dampness seeps into the blood vessels, blood flow slows down. Over time, slowed blood flow easily leads to blood stasis, and the blood vessels become increasingly blocked. Look around—many people with quietly rising blood pressure, gradually increasing weight, or even those diagnosed with cysts are often linked to this phlegm-dampness stagnation.

Don't take this lightly. Ignoring a spleen deficiency will only lead to more and more trouble. At first, you may just feel generally weak, head heavy and foggy, constantly drowsy during the day, bloated after eating, and always feel like you have phlegm stuck in your throat that you can't quite clear. It's still relatively easy to adjust at this stage. But once dampness and phlegm accumulate and the blockages become severe, many problems become difficult to reverse.

If you already feel heavy in the body and have excessive phlegm, you need to start adjusting immediately—resolving the phlegm and clearing the blockages. We can consider using a modified Er Chen Tang (Two Aged Substances Decoction) to regulate. It can harmonize the spleen and stomach, transform phlegm, and dispel dampness, gradually breaking down that sticky phlegm lodged in the body. When phlegm decreases, blood vessels clear, blood flows smoothly, and the spleen's burden lightens, strength will gradually return. Minor issues like lack of energy and poor digestion will naturally improve.

The content of this article is for educational purposes only and cannot serve as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. If you experience physical discomfort, please seek medical attention promptly. Do not take medication blindly to avoid delaying your condition!