Traditional Chinese Medicine, Upper Eye, Middle Spleen, Low Hard Kidney

In the theoretical system of TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regards the human body as a harmonious and unified whole from its unique perspective, and each part and the viscera are interrelated and influence each other. When we talk about the health of the “Upper Eye” (upper eyelid), we have to mention the deep link between the “Middle Spleen” (middle focal spleen and stomach) and the “Low Hard Kidney” (lower focal kidney).

First of all, the upper eyelid as the door of the eye, its state directly reflects the human body’s qi and blood growth and decline and the strength of the zang-fu function. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the spleen is responsible for transforming food into fine substances, which are fundamental to the production of qi and blood. When the spleen and stomach function is strong, the qi and blood are sufficient, and the upper eyelid is naturally full and shiny, showing a healthy color. On the contrary, if the spleen and stomach are weak and the transportation is weak, there is insufficient qi and blood, and the upper eyelid may appear slack, edema or dim color and other unhealthy conditions.

In addition, the lower jiao kidney is known as the “congenital root” in Chinese medicine theory, which is in charge of growth and development and reproduction, and also regulates the body’s water metabolism. If the kidney Yang is sufficient, the water can be transported and excreted normally, and the evil of water dampness can be prevented from accumulating in the body. Once the evil of water dampness on the eye, it is easy to lead to upper eyelid edema, pouch formation and other problems. Therefore, keeping kidney function strong is also crucial for maintaining the health of the upper eyelid.

To sum up, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the purpose of maintaining the health of the upper eyelid by regulating the functions of the spleen, stomach and kidney. In daily life, we can enhance the transportation ability of the spleen and stomach and the excretion function of the kidney through reasonable diet, moderate exercise and necessary traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, so as to ensure sufficient qi and blood and normal metabolism of water, so that the upper eyelid can maintain a healthy and beautiful state. This is not only the embodiment of TCM wisdom, but also an effective way for us to pursue a healthy and beautiful life.