Today, I’m going to teach you a super practical tip—how to tell if your internal organs are healthy just by observing small signals from your body! Simply put: "Check the spleen by gas, the kidneys by the waist, and the liver by the legs." Once you learn this, you can make a preliminary assessment right at home!

First, let’s talk about "checking the spleen by gas." The gas in our stomach is actually produced during the digestion of food, and the "work" of digesting food relies entirely on the spleen. If you’ve been passing a lot of gas lately and it’s particularly foul-smelling, or if you have indigestion, uncomfortable bloating, and irregular bowel movements, there is a high probability that you have spleen deficiency and heavy dampness! In this case, Xiangsha Liujunzi Wan is the right remedy to help strengthen the spleen, stimulate the appetite, and clear out the blocked "Qi." If your gas isn't very smelly but is as loud as a firecracker, it means the Qi in your spleen and stomach is "stuck" and not circulating smoothly; taking some Muxiang Shunqi Wan can help regulate the Qi and strengthen the spleen.

Next, let’s talk about "The Kidneys are reflected in the waist." Our ancestors long ago concluded that the waist is the "little house" of the kidneys. If there is a problem with the kidneys, the waist will immediately "protest"! For example, some people always feel soreness or pain in their lower back, which feels even worse after standing or sitting for a long time; this is likely due to insufficient kidney essence, meaning the Qi and blood cannot nourish the waist. In such cases, one must quickly tonify the kidneys and replenish essence—Wuzi Yanzong Wan is a good choice. Others, in addition to back pain, have cold hands and feet and are particularly sensitive to the cold; this is clearly a sign of Kidney Yang deficiency, and Jingui Shenqi Wan should be used to warmly tonify the Kidney Yang and "add some fire" to the body.

Finally, let’s discuss "The Liver is reflected in the legs." In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver governs our tendons and ligaments. If liver blood is insufficient, it’s like cutting off the "provisions" for the tendons; the most direct manifestation is that the legs stop cooperating! Cramps, difficulty flexing or extending, and being unable to stand up after squatting are all signals! At this time, Siwu Tang can come in handy to replenish liver blood. If liver Qi is stagnated, the Yang Qi cannot circulate through the body, leading to a waist that is both sore and cold; don't hesitate—Sini San paired with Shenzhuo Tang can help soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and "revitalize" the Yang Qi!

Have you noted down these diagnostic methods and small prescriptions in your notebook? However, if symptoms are severe, you must still consult a doctor for a proper examination!