Sp-xu not only affects digestive function, but also leads to endocrine disorders and various physical illnesses. What are the symptoms in women that indicate Sp-xu and how can it be regulated?
Symptoms of Sp-xu in women
1. Loose stools, body swelling
The Sp is responsible for the absorption, transfer, and distribution of fluids, preventing fluid stagnation in the body.
Sp-xu can lead to fluid stagnation in the body, resulting in various diseases such as edema and diarrhea caused by dampness, phlegm, and fluid.
2. Fatigue, dizziness
The Sp governs the ascending and clearing function, transporting nutrients to the heart and lungs and generating qi and blood through the function of the heart and lungs, providing nutrition to the whole body and maintaining the normal position of the internal organs.
If the Sp is weak, symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness may occur.
3. Rectal bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding
The Sp controls and regulates blood circulation, ensuring its normal flow within the meridians without overflowing outside the meridians.
If the Sp is weak and loses its function of controlling blood circulation, blood may overflow outside the meridians, leading to bleeding disorders such as rectal bleeding, subcutaneous bleeding, and excessive menstrual bleeding, accompanied by symptoms of Sp-xu.
4. Decreased appetite, abnormal taste
The normality of diet and appetite is closely related to the digestive function of the Sp.
People with Sp-xu may experience decreased appetite or abnormal taste, such as bland taste, sweetness, or greasiness.
How to regulate Sp-xu in women
1. Adjust diet, consume light and avoid raw and cold foods.
2. Maintain a positive and optimistic mood.
3. Engage in appropriate physical exercise regularly.
4. Pay attention to keeping warm.
What to eat for Sp-xu in women
1. Potatoes
Taste: sweet, nature: neutral. Functions: tonify qi, invigorate the Sp. Suitable for individuals with weak Sp and poor appetite, as well as digestion problems. Avoid eating sprouted potatoes and their skins as they are toxic.
2. Chinese yam
Taste: sweet, nature: neutral. Functions: tonify qi, invigorate the Sp, nourish yin, benefit the lungs, tonify the kidneys, and strengthen the essence. Suitable for individuals with weak Sp, reduced food intake, loose stools, and chronic diarrhea. Avoid eating when there is excessive dampness or qi stagnation and bloating.
3. Chestnuts
Taste: sweet, nature: warm. Functions: tonify the Sp, strengthen the stomach, tonify the kidneys, and promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. Suitable for individuals with weak Sp, reduced appetite, indigestion, and diarrhea. Avoid eating when there is qi stagnation and abdominal bloating.
4. Sticky rice
Also known as "glutinous rice," it has a mild nature and sweet taste, suitable for individuals with Sp-xu and cold stomach.
