TCM Fundamentals · Zang-Fu Theory Class Notes: Three Layers of Meaning Behind the Spleen's Governing Transportation and Transformation
Class notes on the three aspects of Spleen governing transportation and transformation: transporting and transforming food essence, transporting and transforming body fluids, and serving as the source for qi and blood production. Also organized a symptom chain that may occur when Spleen transportation and transformation is impaired.
The teacher breaks down the spleen's role in transportation and transformation into three layers: (1) transporting and transforming food essence, (2) transporting and transforming body fluids, and (3) serving as the source of qi and blood generation. These layers are progressive; understanding them in order is essential.
- Transforming food and fluids: After food enters the stomach, the spleen transports it to convert into essence, which is then conveyed to the heart and lungs and distributed throughout the body.
- Transport and transformation of body fluids: Involved in the absorption, distribution, and excretion of body fluids to prevent fluid accumulation.
- Source of Qi and Blood Production: When essence is abundant, Qi and blood are generated continuously, hence the saying "the Spleen is the foundation of postnatal life."
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