脾胃論

This classical Chinese medical treatise delves into the intimate relationship between the spleen and stomach, the body's primary sites for transforming food into vital energy. It maps how these organs exchange qi with the liver, lungs and heart, using images of rivers, seas and warehouses to illustrate the flow of nourishment.

The work offers a systematic diagnostic framework: headaches, ear ringing, heaviness in the limbs and digestive discomfort are all traced to imbalances of spleen‑stomach qi. Seasonal cycles, the five flavors and the yin‑yang dynamics are woven into treatment guidelines, and dozens of herbal formulas are presented with precise dose adjustments based on pulse and tongue observations.

For listeners curious about traditional concepts of health, the text reveals how diet, emotion and seasonal change were believed to shape the body’s inner fire and moisture. Though the language is dense and rooted in ancient philosophy, the explanations provide a vivid window into the reasoning behind centuries‑old therapeutic practices.