What is good to steep in water for drinking when you have spleen deficiency?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My lifestyle habits have been a bit poor lately, and I've started experiencing symptoms of spleen deficiency, feeling low on energy every day. I was wondering, what can I steep in hot water to drink for spleen deficiency?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
For spleen deficiency, it is better to steep herbs such as Codonopsis (Dangshen) and Atractylodes (Baizhu) in hot water and drink it. This formula is based on the traditional "Four Gentlemen Decoction" (Si Jun Zi Tang), a fundamental prescription for strengthening the spleen and boosting qi. Additionally, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen governs transformation and transportation, playing a key role in metabolizing fluids and dampness. Moreover, the Four Gentlemen Decoction can be used not only as a decoction but also in pill form (Jianpi Wan) to strengthen the spleen. Alternatively, one may prepare coix seed porridge; both coix seed and lotus seed are excellent choices that effectively improve spleen deficiency. Furthermore, coix seed and lotus seed are beneficial for enhancing one's complexion.