Pathology of the Spleen
Damp-Cold in the Spleen
Damp-Cold in the Spleen can be a further development and complication of Spleen Yang Deficiency. Spleen Yang is unable to transform food and Dampness is produced. Dampness impairs the movement of Qi. This can manifest in a feeling of constriction. Qi is unable to rise to the head and a feeling of heaviness manifests in the head. If Dampness sinks downward, discharge manifests. Cold is caused by the lack of warmth provided by Yang.

Cardinal symptoms Symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency and Spleen Yang Deficiency. Additional symptoms: Loss of taste, feeling of heaviness in the head, feeling of heaviness in the extremities, weariness, edema, crust around eyes, vaginal discharge, cloudy urine
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