Damp can cause a wide range of problems involving all departments of medicine

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" Damp is intimately linked with Earth, and thus with the Spleen, the

crucial activities of which affect every aspect of bodily

functioning. " (Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese

Medicine, Steven Clavey, p. 226.)

 

The Spleen - along with the Lungs - are most responsible for Qi in

the body. It's that snowballing thing again. If the Spleen is weak,

it can't help to insure adequate Qi for the rest of the body. More

Dampness accumulates because the Spleen Qi is inadequate to

transforming and transporting fluids (and food). The increased

Dampness further damages the Spleen. In time, the Dampness can

trigger Qi Stagnation of what Qi there is.

 

There are a number of other roles the Spleen Qi plays. Like keeping

internal organs in place instead of prolapsing. Like keeping the

Blood in the vessels. Etc.

 

For centuries there has been a debate in Chinese medicine concerning

which is the most important in health and illness, the Spleen or the

Kidneys. They both are very important to overall good health and the

avoidance of illness.

 

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