How to manage spleen deficiency and excessive liver fire
Disease description:
I have some spleen deficiency, always suffer from indigestion, and experience abdominal distension after eating. My liver fire is also excessive, often causing a bitter taste in my mouth. How can I manage spleen deficiency and excessive liver fire?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The methods for regulating spleen deficiency and excessive liver fire mainly include the following:
1. Dietary Regulation: Consume more light, easily digestible foods such as Chinese yam, millet, and glutinous rice to strengthen the spleen and boost qi. Avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods.
2. Lifestyle Adjustments: Maintain good作息 habits, avoid staying up late and overexertion, and engage in appropriate aerobic exercises such as jogging and yoga to enhance immune function and promote metabolism.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Regulation: Patients may choose to take herbal medicines such as Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San or Long Dan Xie Gan Wan to strengthen the spleen, soothe the liver, clear liver fire, and relieve heat. Physical therapies such as acupuncture and massage may also help regulate spleen deficiency and excessive liver fire.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek medical consultation promptly.
