Pathology of the Spleen


Spleen not controlling Blood

Spleen not controlling Blood is a sub-pattern of Spleen Yang Deficiency. The Spleen's function to hold the Blood in the vessels is impaired. Bleeding occurs. Bleeding can also be caused by Heat in the Blood.


Cardinal symptoms
Purpura, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, melena, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding (all symptoms only in combination with symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency or Spleen Yang Deficiency).

TCM Information
Symptoms, causes, treatment tips, root and branch, point-combination


Pathogenesis of selected symptoms

Purpura, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, melena, menorrhagia, uterine bleeding
Bleeding disorders originate because the Spleen is not able to hold the Blood in the vessels.