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Spleen-stomach qi regulation

Overview

"Spleen-stomach qi regulation" is a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept describing the interaction between the spleen (a functional entity responsible for transformation, transportation of food, fluid, and energy) and the stomach (responsible for the initial digestion and movement of food) in maintaining digestive health, nutrient absorption, and overall energy (qi) balance[2][5]. Regulatory approaches focus on harmonizing, strengthening, or correcting imbalances within these systems using acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary modifications[2][1]. This concept does not correspond to a defined molecular target, gene, protein, receptor, or enzyme in modern biomedical taxonomy, but is crucial contextually within TCM diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks.

Other names: Spleen qi regulationStomach qi regulationSpleen-Stomach theorySpleen-Stomach qi harmonizationTCM spleen-stomach regulation

Mechanism of action

In TCM: tonifying, harmonizing, regulating qi flow, clearing dampness and heat, strengthening transformation and transportation functions[1][2]\nNo established molecular mechanisms or receptor-mediated pharmacology

Biological functions

Digestion and nutrient transformation (in TCM conceptualization)[2][5]Regulation of qi (vital energy) distribution and homeostasis[2]Maintenance of fluid balance and metabolism[5]Transportation of nutrients, generation of qi and blood[4]Immunological and endocrine regulatory roles (from TCM interpretation, not molecular functions)[5]

Disease associations

Gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g., bloating, diarrhea, constipation)[6]Fatigue and malaise related to "spleen qi deficiency"[6]Chronic digestive and metabolic syndromes (as understood in TCM)[5][6]Anxiety and emotional dysregulation (as described in TCM theory)[3]

Safety considerations

Diagnosis and treatment based on TCM syndromes may not correlate with identifiable biomedical pathologies[7]Use of traditional herbal formulas can carry general risks (allergy, herb-drug interaction, contamination, etc.), but there are no direct pharmacological risks linked to a specific molecular target

Interacting drugs

Herbal formulas used in TCM for spleen-stomach qi regulation, such as Si Jun Zi Tang, Liu Jun Zi Tang, Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Er Chen Tang[1][5]

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