If constipation is caused by spleen qi deficiency, white lentils and yam can be used, which can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen.
Constipation is located in the large intestine and is related to the lungs, spleen, stomach, liver and other organs. The nature of constipation can be categorized into cold, heat, deficiency and solid. Heat constipation is caused by the accumulation of heat and dryness in the body. Stagnation of qi belongs to solid constipation, deficiency of qi, blood, yin and yang belongs to deficiency constipation, and constipation caused by the accumulation of yin and cold is cold constipation.
White lentils are effective in tonifying the spleen and harmonizing the middle, and can treat spleen qi deficiency. If constipation is accompanied by a lack of desire to eat, fatigue, weakness and other manifestations of qi deficiency, white lentils can be used. The effect of Chinese yam is to tonify the lungs, spleen and kidneys, so it can be used for constipation caused by deficiency of lung and spleen qi, weakness in propulsion and malfunction of conduction in the large intestine. The adverse effects of the above drugs are not clear.
If patients have any discomfort, please seek medical advice and use the medication under the guidance of a physician.