Spleen:
Related organ- Stomach
Element - Earth
Emotions- Worry, pensiveness , overthinking.
Dislike- Damp
Functions of Spleen:-
1. Transformation and transportation :- Spleen extract the useful nutrients and Qi from the food and transport it in the whole body. It also controls the transformation and transportation of fluids, the Spleen separates the pure and impure fluids. The pure fluids goes to the lungs for the distribution to the skin and the impure fluid goes to the Intestines and Kidney for further refinement.
If the transformation and transport function impaired then fluids will accumulate and causing Edema.
2. Spleen controls blood. Its plays essential role in formation of blood. It also helps to keep the blood in the blood vessels.
3. It controls the muscles and four limbs.
4. Spleen is also responsible for the taste. If the Spleen Qi is normal then the sense of taste will be good and lips will be moist.
5. Spleen manifests on the lips.
6. Protect the organs from prolapse.