Wu Buwei was still puzzled, frowning and asking, "How could this situation be spleen qi deficiency instead of a stroke?"
Du Heng was not in a hurry but patiently explained, "Alcohol, if taken in small amounts, can be beneficial, but if consumed excessively, it can cause harm. If one drinks every day, the viscera will be filled with Dregs Qi. Another characteristic of alcohol is its ability to disperse qi and blood. If qi and blood are scattered, it will inevitably affect the spleen meridian."
Pointing at the disease record, Du Heng continued, "The patient's body is soft and weak, which is a result of spleen deficiency. Excessive phlegm is due to the spleen's inability to transform. And pain in the legs and knees is a result of the spleen's inability to function properly."
