Clinical and laboratory studies of spleen deficiency
Zhang, S.Z.; Chen, X.G.; Jin, J.S.; Zhao, Z.H.; Yu, R.C.; Wen, Z.Y.; Cao, X.P.; Zhao, R.L.; Wei, B.H.
Chinese Medical Journal 95(12): 925-930
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999 PMID: 6819937 Document Number: 193425
The theory of traditional Chinese medicine concerning spleen deficiency was studied clinically and experimentally. This deficiency is characterized chiefly by gastrointestinal tract disturbances of absorption, secretion and peristalsis and maladjustment of bodily nutritional metabolism. This study also links the state with respiratory diseases.