How to regulate spleen deficiency after childbirth?

Many women will experience postpartum spleen deficiency after giving birth. When spleen deficiency occurs, most people will show general fatigue and loss of appetite. Even if they eat something, it will be difficult to digest. However, because they are in the breastfeeding period, many people choose to endure it silently. In fact, when postpartum spleen deficiency occurs, you can make more adjustments in your diet. So how to adjust postpartum spleen deficiency?

Spleen deficiency refers to a series of pathological phenomena and symptoms of spleen physiological dysfunction caused by spleen deficiency. It includes syndromes such as spleen qi deficiency, spleen yang deficiency, sinking of middle qi, and spleen failure to regulate blood. Mostly due to eating disorders. It is caused by improper balance between work and rest, or long-term illness and physical weakness. Spleen deficiency will lead to abnormal transportation and transformation, nutritional disorders, failure of water distribution to produce dampness and phlegm, or blood loss. Diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency and food stagnation is manifested by loose stools, indigestion of food, increased frequency of bowel movements after eating greasy food, and yellow complexion and fatigue.

People with spleen deficiency should eat the following foods:

1. Japonica rice is mild in nature, sweet in taste, and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi. "Food Compendium of Materia Medica" has a record: "Japonica rice can nourish the spleen, benefit the five internal organs, strengthen strength, and stop diarrhea, but the effect of japonica rice is the best." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also says: "Japonica rice is the rice that people usually eat. It is the leader of the five grains and the one that people depend on for survival. It tastes sweet and light, and its nature is mild and non-toxic. Although it only controls the spleen and stomach, it can also invigorate the five internal organs, fill the blood and essence, and strengthen the bones, muscles and skin of the whole body." It can be said that japonica rice is suitable for anyone who is weak, especially for those with spleen deficiency.

2. Glutinous rice is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and has the effect of nourishing the spleen and replenishing qi. People with spleen deficiency should use it to cook porridge and eat it. Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty said: "Glutinous rice is good for people with spleen disease, as it can replenish qi and stop diarrhea." The so-called spleen disease refers to spleen deficiency. Ben Jing Feng Yuan said it well: "Glutinous rice can nourish the spleen and lungs, but it should be ground into a thin paste so that it is not sticky. If it is made into cakes and pastries, it is difficult to digest, so patients should not eat it."

3. Rice crust is also called pot burnt. Neutral. "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica" says that it "replenishes qi, regulates the spleen, helps digestion, and stops diarrhea." It is most suitable for people who suffer from spleen deficiency, poor functioning, loss of appetite, indigestion, or long-term diarrhea. It is also commonly used in ancient prescriptions, such as "Guo Jiao Pills" which are often used for children to strengthen the spleen and digest food, and "Yu Lu Shuang" which is used to treat spleen diarrhea in the elderly. The prescription used in Liang Houying's Collection of Effective Prescriptions to treat "long-term diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency in the elderly and children" is to grind rice crust and lotus seed meat into powder and add sugar to it, which is quite effective.

4.Sago is also known as sago and tapioca pearls. It is white, smooth and glutinous, and rich in nutrients. It is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and can warm the middle and nourish the spleen. It is suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach and indigestion. "Ganyuan Xiaoshi" records: "Sago rice strengthens the spleen and stomach, and is best eaten as porridge for those who have been ill for a long time."

5. Sweet potato is commonly known as sweet potato, yam, and sweet potato. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and blood, replenishing qi and relieving constipation. "Sui Xi Ju Diet" says: "Cooking and eating sweet potatoes nourishes the spleen and stomach, increases energy and strength, protects against wind and cold, and improves complexion." "Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that sweet potatoes can "replenish the middle, warm the stomach, and nourish the five internal organs." People with spleen deficiency can use sweet potatoes as their staple food and eat them regularly.

If you experience spleen deficiency after giving birth, you can eat more spleen-strengthening foods. The above are the spleen-strengthening foods introduced by the editor. In fact, there are many other spleen-strengthening foods. Eating some spleen-strengthening foods appropriately can effectively prevent and treat postpartum spleen deficiency. If the symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital to see a doctor in time.