What is the difference between moving the spleen and strengthening the spleen

The main difference between the transportation of the spleen and the strengthening of the spleen lies in the concept, the main treatment of the disease, and the use of medication. 1. Different concepts: To transport the spleen refers to the use of drugs that dry dampness and strengthen the spleen to enhance the spleen’s function of transportation and digestion in order to treat dampness that is heavy and trapped in the spleen. Strengthening the spleen is the treatment of spleen deficiency and weakening of its transportation function. 2. Differences in treatments: Transporting the Spleen is mainly used to treat dampness and spleen congestion and bloating in the epigastric region, tasteless diet, nausea and vomiting, pale and sticky mouth, dizziness and fatigue, loose stools, or swelling of the limbs, and low urine output. Strengthening the spleen is mainly used to treat weak spleen qi (weakness of spleen qi) resulting in yellowish color, fatigue and weakness, reduced diet, bloating after eating, and loose stools. 3. Different medicines are used: Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, Huo Xiang, Pei Lan, Bai Kou Ren, Poria, etc. are commonly used to transport the spleen; and the common medicines used to strengthen the spleen include Codonopsis, Lotus Seed, Atractylodes Macrocephalae, Poria, Chinese yam, Semen Coix lacryma, etc. For professional medical problems, it is recommended to consult a doctor.