Do you know the relationship between liver and spleen?

Everyone always has the impression that the liver and spleen are two different organs and there is no relationship between the two. However, this idea is extremely wrong. From a medical point of view, the liver and spleen are related to hematopoiesis and blood storage. If the liver function is not good, the spleen function will also decline. Similarly, if the spleen function is not good, the liver function will also decline. The two restrict each other.

1. Relationship between the Liver and Spleen

The liver and spleen are mainly responsible for the relationship between regulating and transporting blood, and producing and storing blood. The spleen's function of transportation and transformation depends on the smooth flow of liver qi, while the liver's function of dispersing qi and storing blood requires the spleen and stomach to produce essence and energy for nourishment. If the spleen fails to function properly, blood production is insufficient, which can lead to liver blood deficiency. If the liver qi is stagnant and fails to regulate its function, this will affect the rise and fall of the spleen and stomach, causing dysfunction of transportation and transformation, resulting in decreased digestive function and loss of appetite, which can lead to "liver and spleen disharmony". If the spleen and stomach are damp and hot, this will steam up the liver and gallbladder, causing liver and gallbladder to regulate their function poorly, which can cause jaundice. From this we can see that liver disease can be transmitted to the spleen, and spleen disease can affect the liver, and they influence each other.

2. The Relationship between Liver and Heart

The heart controls blood vessels, and the liver stores blood; the heart controls consciousness, and the liver controls the flow of energy and regulates emotions. Therefore, the relationship between the heart and liver is mainly reflected in blood, spirit, and emotions.

1. Blood

The heart controls blood, pushing blood to circulate in the meridians; the liver stores blood, storing blood and regulating the distribution of blood in various organs and tissues throughout the body. The heart and liver work together to maintain the normal circulation of blood. Only when the blood is full can the heart be in control and the liver be able to store blood.

2. Mental and emotional aspects

The heart governs the mind and is the master of the five internal organs and the seat of the spirit; the liver governs the release of emotions and regulates the mood. Mental and emotional activities are based on blood, and the heart and liver are closely related in terms of blood circulation. Therefore, the heart and liver work together to regulate a person's mental and emotional activities.

The heart and liver influence each other, and deficiencies in heart and liver yin blood often affect each other. Clinically, it manifests as panic, heart palpitations, sallow complexion, pale tongue, thin and weak pulse, dizziness, scanty menstruation in women, insomnia and nightmares, etc.