Spleen and Stomach Syndromes

TCM regards the spleen and stomach as the "acquired foundation of life." These organs are responsible for receiving food and drink, digesting them, and then transforming them into nutrient essence and body fluids, after which they are distributed throughout the body. The spleen also controls blood flow and rules the muscles and flesh. It opens into the mouth and its functioning is manifested in the lips. The spleen meridian communicates with the stomach meridian creating an exterior and interior relationship. The two organ systems closely influence each other.

Spleen syndromes	Meridians for the major acupoints	Recommended techniques
Qi deficiency of spleen	The spleen and stomach meridians, also the back transport points and alarm points of the organs.	Reinforcing needling techniques and used in combination with moxibustion if necessary
Damp-heat in spleen & stomach	The spleen and stomach meridians and also the alarm points of small intestine	Reducing needling techniques
Depletion of spleen yang	The spleen, stomach and conception vessel meridians as well as the back transport points and alarm points of the spleen.	Reinforcing needling techniques, and used in combination with moxibustion if necessary
Localized symptoms along the course of the spleen meridian, e.g. leg pain, knee stiffness and swelling	The spleen meridian	Reducing needling techniques which can be used in combination with moxibustion if necessary

Stomach syndromes	Meridians for the major acupoints	Recommended Techniques
Dysfunction of stomach	The stomach meridian, and also the back transport points and alarm points of the stomach	Reinforcing needling techniques which can be used in combination with moxibustion if necessary
Cold coagulating stomach	The stomach, spleen and pericardium meridians, and also the back transport points and alarm points of the organs	Reinforcing needling techniques which can be used in combination with moxibustion if necessary
Fire flaring in stomach	The stomach and large intestine meridians	Reducing needling techniques; do not use moxibustion
Localized symptoms along the course of the stomach meridian, e.g. mouth sores, bad breath, gum problems and nosebleeds	The stomach meridian	Reducing needling techniques and used in combination with moxibustion if necessary

The spleen and stomach meridians are closely communicated and so they can influence each other easily.

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