On the Theoretical Basis and Applied Research of "Spleen and Stomach as the Foundation"

The "spleen and stomach" theory of the spleen and stomach includes multiple visceral functions in the process of reception, transportation, and transmission. The "Neijing" clearly points out that "the spleen and stomach are the foundation of the five organs", mainly because they are the source of qi and blood biochemistry, which can transform and disperse qi, blood, and body fluids for use in the human body; The second is the hub for the lifting and lowering of the Qi machine, which can regulate and maintain the normal movement of the human body's Qi machine; The three abilities nourish other organs to maintain the acquired health of the human body, hence it is called the "foundation of acquired life". Therefore, the acquired life process of the human body will change with the rise and fall of spleen and stomach function. The theory of "spleen and stomach as the foundation" has been applied in clinical internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and pediatrics diagnosis and treatment, and has achieved good therapeutic effects, but overall, it has not received the attention it deserves. Therefore, in today's increasingly refined clinical disciplines and deepening disciplinary construction, the viewpoint of emphasizing the importance of the overall organs and spleen and stomach is proposed, which not only reflects the holistic view of traditional Chinese medicine, but also an important concept for understanding human health status and treating diseases.