Dysfunction of the spleen in transportation and transformation due to depression of the liver-qi and disorder of functional activity of qi is bound to give rise to retention of phlegm and fluid, and causes “qi tumor”. Therefore, therapeutic principles of smoothing the liver and promoting blood flow, and resolving phlegm and promoting the production of body fluid are fit to treat the condition.”
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