Cardinal symptoms
Lack of appetite, sensation of fullness after meals, fatigue after meals, soft, odorless
stool, diarrhea, edema, over-thinking, teethmarks on the tongue
Lack of appetite
Lack of appetite originates because the Spleen function of food transformation
is impaired.
Sensation of fullness after meals
Sensation of fullness after meals originates because the Spleen function of food transformation
is impaired.
Fatigue after meals
Fatigue after meals originates because the Qi-production of the Spleen is impaired.
Pale facial complexion
Pale facial complexion originates because Qi is deficient and the transportation of
Qi and Blood
to the face is impaired.
Weakness of the extremities
Weakness of the extremities originates because the extremities are governed by the
Spleen. Spleen Qi Deficiency leads to impaired transportation of Qi and Blood to the
extremities.
Soft stools or chronic diarrhea (with undigested food particles in the stool)
Soft stools and chronic diarrhea in more severe cases, originates because the Spleen
function of food transformation is impaired and Dampness
accumulates.
Over-thinking
Over-thinking originates because the mental "digestion" is impaired.
Edema
Edema originates because the Spleen function of food transformation is impaired and
Dampness accumulates. The Spleen is particularly susceptible to Dampness, which affects
transportation and transformation. Impairment of the Spleen's function affects transportation
and transformation due to other causes and may easily give rise to Dampness. The Spleen
is said to be the source of Dampness. Even if Dampness manifests in other organs, the
Spleen must be treated so that Dampness won't be produced again.
Being excessively focused on oneself
Being excessively focused on oneself may be caused by the impaired mental "digestion".