Your Spleen in TCM…
- Holds the energy of worry, anxiety, obsessive thinking when depleted.
- Connects to your nose, lips, and saliva.
- Reveals its health in your muscle tone (or lack of it!)
- Transforms your food into energy, and transports it to your heart and lungs for distribution through your body (Low energy? Your spleen may need help.)
- Dislikes cold, raw food (Bloated all the time? Start by eating only warm, cooked food.)
- Craves sweet food when it’s weak! For a list of foods that strengthen your spleen click here.
- Creates dampness in your body when chronically depleted (If your head or your limbs feel heavy, you probably have dampness.)
- Supports your intellect. Specifically: ability to focus, concentrate, learn new things, engage your short term memory. (If you’re struggling with any of these, you probably have a weak spleen. Or you need more sleep…)
- Holds your organs in place and keeps your blood in your blood vessels. (Easy bruising? Prolapse? Strengthening your spleen is the key!)
