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Spleen not controlling Blood

In traditional theory, this is an empty pattern in which deficient Spleen qi is understood as failing to hold Blood within its normal pathways. Its conceptual role is to combine digestive and fatigue signs with bleeding manifestations that may occur in the stool, urine, skin, or uterus. Study defining presentations and traditional differentiation context in this educational pattern record.

Key reference facts

Nature
Empty
Organ affinity
Spleen
Defining presentations
Poor appetite; Slight abdominal distention after eating; Fatigue; Lassitude; Pale complexion
Treatment principles
Strengthen Spleen qi within traditional theory; Support the traditional containment of Blood; Harmonize transformation and transport; Address the represented bleeding context through qualified assessment

Related library records

Source reference: Me & Qi - TCM Patterns Database

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