Why Eastern Medicine Treats Skin as a Reflection of Internal Health
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In Eastern Medicine, bloating after eating is often linked to a Spleen system that struggles to fully “transform and transport” food, a common concern for many people.
Digestion involves a complex interplay of gut motility, digestive enzyme activity, and the gut-associated nervous system. Several of the herbs traditionally used for Spleen Qi support have been studied for mechanisms that align with these processes.
White Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) has been studied for its polysaccharide content, which researchers are investigating for potential effects on gut motility and gut microbiota balance. Poria (Fu Ling), a fungus traditionally used for its diuretic and Spleen-strengthening properties, contains triterpenoids and polysaccharides studied for their role in supporting healthy digestive fluid balance. Astragalus is an adaptogen studied for polysaccharide compounds that may support gut barrier integrity and immune function within the digestive tract, an area of growing scientific interest given how closely the gut and immune system interact.
White Peony Root and Rehmannia, also part of Digestive Support, are traditionally combined with these herbs in TCM formulas to support the broader Spleen-Stomach system responsible for nutrient transformation and absorption, the process TCM associates with reducing bloating when it’s functioning well.
Together, these herbs are traditionally combined to support digestive motility, gut balance, and the body’s broader digestive function, rather than targeting a single symptom in isolation.
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