Essence of LI Shizhens thoughts on the spleen and stomach

Key Points

• This research explores Li Shizhen's innovative thoughts on spleen and stomach health based on traditional theories.
• Analyzed Li Shizhen’s integration of Zhongjing's herbal prescriptions and cooking methods.
• Reviewed contributions from Zhang and Li Dongyuan's theories on spleen and stomach.
• Examined clinical practices for treating spleen and stomach disorders.
• Li Shizhen enriched traditional theories with practical applications for spleen and stomach diseases.
• Innovative treatment methodologies improved diagnosis and therapeutic processes.
• The study highlighted the effectiveness of simple external treatments for these conditions.