The Phenomenon of Poor Temperament in Modern Life and Its Relief through Traditional Chinese Medicine

In today's life, many people experience issues related to poor temperament. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) also provides explanations for the problems of gastric qi not descending and spleen qi not ascending. When encountering such situations, patients can take some traditional Chinese medicines to alleviate their conditions, such as Jianpi Pill or Xiangsha Liujun Pill, which are commonly effective. Additionally, eating more porridge-like foods can also have a beneficial regulatory effect.

I. Traditional Chinese Medicines for Enhancing Spleen Qi and Lowering Stomach Qi

1. Jianpi Pill. Made from ginger, jujube, and magnolia bark, Jianpi Pill has the effect of warming the spleen and enhancing appetite. If patients can persevere in taking Jianpi Pill after discovering the issue, it can effectively help strengthen the spleen and regulate qi, thereby improving symptoms such as belching, abdominal distension, and nausea.

2. Xiangsha Liujun Pill. This medicine is mainly formulated from amomum fruit, radix aucklandiae, poria cocos, dried tangerine peel, codonopsis pilosula, jujube, pinellia tuber, and atractylodes macrocephala. This traditional Chinese medicine primarily exhibits the functions of strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and replenishing qi. If patients take this medicine, it can effectively improve symptoms such as belching, loose stool, and abdominal distension caused by spleen deficiency and stomach hyperactivity.

3. Herbal Prescriptions. Besides ready-made traditional Chinese medicines, patients can also consult a doctor at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital to prescribe herbal prescriptions with the effects of enhancing spleen and lowering stomach qi based on their individual conditions. They can then prepare the medicine at home for better therapeutic effects. This is because when preparing the medicine, doctors not only ensure its effects on enhancing spleen and lowering stomach qi, but also take into account other issues patients may have. As a result, the formulated medicine is not only more suitable for patients but also reduces the risk of side effects.

II. Nursing Methods for Weak Spleen and Stomach

1. Diet. It is advisable to eat light and bland foods, avoid overly spicy foods; choose low-alcohol beverages and avoid strong liquor; prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid excessive intake of fried and grilled foods; maintain regular eating habits and avoid binge eating. It is also beneficial to cook soups and porridge regularly. Additionally, it is recommended to keep some Tai Chi Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid at home for relieving minor stomach discomfort.

2. Emotions. TCM has long recognized the impact of emotions on the stomach, emphasizing the importance of "regulating emotions" in the treatment of stomach disorders. This underscores the significant role of emotions in affecting the spleen and stomach. Therefore, to nourish the spleen and stomach, it is crucial to maintain a positive mindset.

3. Toe Exercise. The spleen governs the limbs of the body, and appropriate physical exercise can strengthen the spleen and stomach. From the perspective of TCM, the meridian system distributes throughout the limbs, and appropriate exercise can promote the flow of qi in the body, which in turn benefits the spleen and stomach, enhancing their functions. Generally, people with strong spleen and stomach functions tend to have well-developed limbs and muscles. For women, those with healthy spleen and stomach often have fuller breasts as the stomach meridian passes through the nipple, and a strong spleen and stomach with sufficient qi in the stomach meridian plays a crucial role in breast development and shaping.

4. Moderate Exercise. Experts recommend choosing mild, low-intensity, and sustained exercise that does not cause excessive fatigue, such as light sweating and stretching of the muscles and bones. Vigorous exercises that cause excessive sweating are not suitable as they can deplete qi and fluids, exacerbate symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue, and reduce immune function.