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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and I've been following your social media accounts. Recently, I have noticed that the symptoms of spleen deficiency are becoming more and more obvious, especially my feet always feel cold, even in the hot summer. This bothers me a lot, do you have any good suggestions?
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. Regarding the problem of cold feet caused by spleen deficiency you mentioned, there is a very classic prescription in TCM theory that can improve this situation, and that is the "Four Gentlemen's Soup".
Sijunzi Tang is an ancient recipe composed of ginseng, atractylodes, poria cocos, and boiled licorice, which originates from the "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases". It is mainly used for symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, and fatigue caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency. In modern Chinese medicine clinics, Sijunzi decoction is also widely used in chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and other digestive diseases.
So, why is it said that Sijunzi soup can improve cold feet caused by spleen deficiency?
First of all, we need to understand the TCM mechanism of spleen deficiency. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is the source of the body's qi and blood biochemistry. Spleen deficiency leads to weak transportation, resulting in insufficient production of qi and blood, which in turn affects the body's warming function. As the feet are far away from the heart, qi and blood are relatively insufficient, so people with spleen deficiency are prone to symptoms of cold feet.
The four flavors of ginseng, atractylodes, poria cocos, and boiled licorice in the Four Gentlemen's Soup each have their own unique effects. Ginseng can nourish the spleen and enhance the spleen's transport function; Atractylodes atractylodes can strengthen the spleen and dampness, so that the spleen dampness can be removed and the spleen can be replenished; Poria cocos has the effect of strengthening the spleen and promoting dampness, which can help the human body remove excess water, thereby improving symptoms such as abdominal distension and loose stools caused by spleen deficiency; Burning licorice plays a role in harmonizing various medicines, making the medicinal power of the whole prescription more harmonious.
Through the conditioning of Sijunzi Soup, the condition of spleen deficiency can be gradually improved, so that the production of qi and blood is sufficient, so as to achieve the effect of warming the body and relieving the cold feet.
Of course, everyone's constitution and condition are different, so it is recommended to do it under the guidance of a professional TCM practitioner when using Sijunzi Soup. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as moderate exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding overwork, are also important ways to regulate spleen deficiency.
I hope you find the above answers helpful and I wish you good health!
References] 1Zhang Zhongjing. "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases" [M].Beijing: Health Press, 2010
2.Wang Qingren. "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach" [M].Beijing: Health Press, 2005
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