Cold-Damp Encumbering the Spleen
寒湿困脾hán shī kùn pí · cold-damp (fullness)
Tongue
pale and swollen, with a thick, white, greasy (wet) coating
Pulse
slippery or soggy (soft-floating), and slow
Description
Cold and Dampness burden the Spleen's transforming function, producing heaviness, fullness and a bland, sticky picture with no thirst.
Symptoms
fullness and stuffiness in the epigastrium and abdomen no appetite; bland or sticky taste in the mouth nausea; heaviness of the body and head no thirst, or a desire only for warm drinks loose stools worse in damp weather
Treatment principle
warm the middle, dry Dampness and strengthen the Spleen
Recommended formulas
平胃散
Points
Yinlingquan
Zusanli
Zhongwan
Sanyinjiao
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.