TCM Spleen System

Spleen channel connects with the stomach, relating the spleen externally-internally to the stomach. It opens into the mouth. The main physiological functions of the spleen are governing transportation and transformation, controlling blood and dominating muscles.

Transformation implies digestion and absorption. The spleen has the function of digesting food, absorbing its essential substances with a part of the fluid supplied, and transmitting them to heart and lung to nourish the whole body.The spleen has the function of keeping the blood circulating inside the vessels.

Normal functioning of spleen enables muscles to receive adequate nourishment from the food essentials and thus maintains muscle thickness and strength.

When the function of the spleen in governing transportation and transformation is normal, the appetite will be good and the lips will be red and lustrous.

Also the spleen qi has the further function of holding and keeping the internal organs in their normal positions.

Key words: TCM, spleen system