Can you drink ginger soup for spleen deficiency with liver qi stagnation?

Dec 18, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I haven't felt like eating anything for the past couple of days. My doctor said it's due to spleen deficiency and liver qi stagnation. Can I drink ginger soup for spleen deficiency, liver depression, and qi stagnation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Patients with spleen deficiency accompanied by liver qi stagnation due to repressed emotions may moderately consume ginger soup. Ginger soup has the effects of relieving exterior syndromes, dispelling cold, warming the middle burner to stop vomiting, resolving phlegm, and relieving cough. It can be somewhat helpful in alleviating symptoms such as low mood and irritability caused by liver qi stagnation. Additionally, the warm nature of ginger soup helps tonify a deficient spleen, improving symptoms like poor appetite and loose stools. However, it should be noted that ginger soup cannot completely replace medical treatment. Patients with spleen deficiency are advised to seek treatment and regulation at a qualified traditional Chinese medicine hospital. They should follow their doctor's recommendations and adopt comprehensive treatment strategies based on their individual conditions, avoiding self-medication without guidance to prevent delays in proper care. In daily life, patients should maintain a positive mindset and avoid excessive emotional fluctuations.