Why do you say that spleen deficiency should be regulated by the liver first

Chinese medicine corresponds the five organs to the five elements, the liver is wood in the five elements, the spleen is earth, wood in the five elements, if the liver qi is not sparse will restrain the function of the spleen and stomach, so the spleen and stomach should focus on regulating the spleen and liver. Most of the patients with bad spleen and stomach are due to irritability or depression, which leads to liver qi not being comfortable, which in turn affects the spleen and stomach. In this case, it is necessary to regulate the liver first, so that the liver qi is smooth before regulating the spleen and stomach, the effect is more satisfactory. Liver has the meaning of regulating and harmonizing the body’s qi, i.e., the liver is the main regulator (the liver has the function of regulating the qi of the whole body). Only when the qi is smooth can the spleen and stomach normally transport the water and grains, and distribute nutrients all over the body. If you have spleen and stomach disorders, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for consultation and treatment by a Chinese medicine practitioner, rather than self-medication, to avoid delays in your condition.