Spleen Patterns Flashcards
a feel for spleen pathology
tiredness
digestive disorders
dull yellow complexion
abdominal distension
Spleens functions
governs transformation and transportation controls ascending qi controls blood controls muscles of the 4 limbs open into the mouth manifests in the lips controls saliva controls raising of qi houses the yi is affected by pensiveness/over thinking
tiredness and loose stools
spleen qi deficiency
the spleen likes:
likes: warm and dry foods
dislikes: cold and wet foods
dampness is a climatic factor that affects spleen very frequently
variations of spleen qi deficiency
Spleen yang def
Spleen qi sinking
Spleen not holding blood
Spleen blood deficiency
most common cause of chronic tiredness
spleen qi deficiency
poor appetite slight abdominal distension after eating tiredness lassitude desire to lie down pale complexion weakness of the limbs loose stools pale tongue empty pulse
spleen qi deficiency
loose stools, feeling cold and tiredness
spleen yang deficiency
poor appetite slight abdominal distension after eating tiredness lassitude desire to lie down curled up pale complexion weakness of limbs loose stools feeling cold cold limbs edema pale and wet tongue deep weak pulse
spleen yang deficiency
bearing down sensation and a weak pulse
spleen qi sinking
main cause of organ prolapse
spleen qi sinking
poor appetite slight abdominal distension after eating tiredness lassitude pale complexion weakness of limbs loose stools depression tendency to obesity a bearing down sensation in the abdomen prolapse of stomach, uterus, anus or bladder frequency and urgency of urination menorrhagia pale tongue weak pulse
spleen qi sinking
fine pulse, pale tongue and bleeding
spleen qi not controlling blood
poor appetite slight abdominal distension after eating tiredness lassitude pale sallow complexion weakness of the limbs loose stools depression blood spots under the skin blood in the urine or stools excessive uterine bleeding pale tongue weak or fine pulse
spleen qi not controlling blood
tiredness, slight abdominal distension and scanty periods
spleen blood deficiency
poor appetite slight abdominal distension after eating tiredness lassitude dull pale complexion weakness of the limbs loose stools depression thin body scanty periods or amenorrhea insomnia pale thin, slightly dry tongue choppy or fine pulse
spleen blood deficiency
abdominal fullness and a sticky white tongue coating
cold damp invading the spleen
poor appetite a feeling of fullness in the epigastrium and/or abdomen a feeling of cold in the epigastrium which improves with the application of heat a feeling of heaviness of the head and body a sweetish taste or absence of taste no thirst loose stools lassitude tiredness nausea edema dull white complexion excessive white vaginal discharge pale tongue with a sticky white coat slippery slow pulse
cold dampness invading the spleen
abdominal fullness and a sticky yellow tongue coating
damp heat invading spleen
common cause of urinary problems and/or skin diseases
damp heat
a feeling of fullness of the epigastrium and lower abdomen epigastric and/or abdominal pain poor appetite a feeling of heaviness thirst without desire to drink nausea vomiting loose stools with offensive odor burning sensation in the anus feeling of heat scanty, dark urine low grade fever dull headache with feeling of heaviness of the head dull yellow complexion like tangerine peel yellow sclera of eyes oily sweat bitter taste itchy skin or skin with eruptions sweating which does not relieve the fever and does not lead to clearing of heat red tongue with sticky yellow coating slippery rapid pulse
damp heat invading spleen
