Spleen Meridian
Function
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine the spleen is known to be the Transportation & Distribution Manager. Everything that moves in the body is attributed to spleen work.
- It keeps the blood properly circulating in the vessels, it transports blood and energy to the flesh and limbs. Spleen acts as a filter; old blood cells are recycled by the spleen. It also is the largest lymphatic organ in the body. Healthy spleen prevents mucus accumulation thus preventing inflammation, swelling, tumors and general heaviness.
Benefits of stimulation
Exercises that stimulate the frontal lateral side of the torso and pelvis and inner lines of both legs help with:
- Endocrine conditions
- Immune system
- Phlegm and mucus accumulation
- Excessive worry
- Blood thickening
- Menstrual cramps
- Fatigue
- Loose stools
Spleen Channel exercises aid in proper fluid flow in the body and remove heaviness and dampness.
Aggravates the Channel
Irregular meals, greasy/raw/sweet/cold foods, infections and liver ailments.
Nourishes the Channel
Elimination of hard to digest food (dairy & raw or cold foods)
Licorice, jujube dates, red ginseng
Regular food intake
Meditation, Qigong, breath work
Walks in nature
Sources
www.verywellhealth.com