Imbalances in the spleen and stomach may manifest as loose stools, decreased appetite, and limb weakness. During summer, the body expends significant energy, increasing the burden on the spleen and stomach. Excessive consumption of cold beverages and raw, chilled fruits can easily damage these organs. Conversely, winter often sees spleen and stomach harm from overindulgence in rich, greasy foods. Massage stimulation promotes smooth circulation of qi and blood around the spleen, facilitating joyful eating and revitalizing the spirit.Below we outline how to massage for spleen and stomach regulation:
1. Typically performed before bedtime and upon waking. Empty the bladder, wash hands, lie supine with knees bent, and relax the entire body. Place the left hand on the abdomen with the palm facing the navel, then stack the right hand over the left. First, massage the abdomen around the navel 50 times in a clockwise direction, then 50 times counterclockwise.Apply moderate pressure, maintain focused concentration, and breathe naturally. Perform 1–2 times daily for 24 consecutive days. Subsequently, based on condition, continue treatment every other day until symptoms resolve.
2. The patient sits with the waist bent forward. Keep both hands' fingers together, with the palms pressed firmly against the waist points. Rub vigorously toward the sacrum. Repeat continuously for about 1 minute until the skin feels slightly warm and warm to the touch. Perform 1-2 times daily for 24 consecutive days. Then, depending on the condition, continue treatment every other day until symptoms disappear.
3. Half an hour before meals, gently massage the left palm 36 times in a clockwise direction to stimulate gastric juice and digestive enzyme secretion. Half an hour after meals, apply slightly more pressure while massaging clockwise 36 times to promote gastric emptying and prevent gastric strain. Lightly rub the skin near the base of the thumb on the left palm 64 times clockwise to nourish the spleen.
Below, we recommend a highly effective dietary remedy for regulating spleen-stomach disharmony:
Mung Bean Porridge
Ingredients: 100g mung beans, 150g japonica rice, 15g white sugar.
Preparation: Rinse mung beans and rice thoroughly. Place in a pot with sufficient water.simmer over low heat until porridge forms. Add sugar when done. Serve as a main meal morning and evening.
Function: Harmonizes spleen and stomach, dispels internal heat.
Indications: Suitable for spleen-stomach disharmony, poor appetite, weak digestion, recurrent oral ulcers, and persistent non-healing conditions.