Functions of the Spleen
The Spleen is responsible for learning.
Commentary: Thinking and studying depend on a healthy Spleen. The Spleen function of transformation is not restricted to food alone. The function is also responsible for assimilation and processing of knowledge and the transformation of mental "food". Excessive study can weaken the Spleen and the effect is similar to overeating. To acquire a large amount of knowledge in a short period of time is causing the Spleen to be overwhelmed and the studied material cannot be digested in this short time. The gained knowledge remains on the superficial level and is not understood in its deepest level.