Ruled by the Wood element, and governing over the free flow of Qi, storage of Blood in respect to Rest and Movement, opening into and moistening the eyes with a Qi direction of up and outward, the Liver is considered the General of the body.
Just as an army General plans for battle, so too the Liver plans our lives and our daily routines.
Behold his frustration and anger when things do not go to plan, or when there are hurdles to our plans.
It is all too familiar – there are constant hurdles and things to overcome in life and so the lesson in looking after our Liver is to exercise Patience.
Suitable and constructive expression of anger is important to avoid constraint in the Liver energy, but indulging in this too frequently can cause the Liver to physiologically catch fire, leading to a burning up of the Liver Yin and Blood and an unsettling of the mind and spirit.
Look after your Liver in Spring by eating leafy greens, broad beans, and the occasional cup of dandelion tea, but do not forsake good nutrition which aids in building blood.
The Liver Blood is an essential ingredient to ensure a soft flow of the Liver Qi, to avoid stress impacting the Spleen and Stomach (stress-induced reflux, loss of appetite with anger) and ensure sleep is restful to tackle the activity full days of Spring.
If you are feeling frustrated without cause, a feeling of stuckness under the ribs and alternating constipation with diarrhea that is worse for stress, your Liver may be in need of help.
Chinese Medicine can help to soften the Liver, and restart a better balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system tone for a more enjoyable and healthful Spring.
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