Dr Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue#167

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the 167th edition of our Ayurvedic Wellness Newsletter!

Today, we continue our Internal Organ Series with a powerhouse that modern medicine often overlooks—but Ayurveda has always emphasized:

The Spleen (Pleeha)
The guardian of your Rasa, Rakta, and immunity.

In Ayurveda, the spleen is not “just another organ.” It is the storehouse of vitality, the filter of life, and the controller of healthy blood formation. When Pleeha functions well, you feel energetic, light, strong, and resistant to infections. When it is weak… the entire system collapses silently.

Let’s uncover the ancient secrets of this extraordinary organ.

The Spleen in Ayurveda — Seat of Strength, Immunity & Clean Blood

According to classical Ayurvedic texts:

Pleeha is responsible for:

• Maintaining pure, well-formed blood (Rakta)
• Supporting digestion by participating in Agni’s transformation
• Keeping lymphatic flow smooth
• Protecting the body from infections
• Preventing fatigue, swelling, indigestion, and chronic fevers

A healthy spleen = strong immunity, clean blood, better digestion, and stable energy.

A weak spleen = repeated infections, tiredness, heaviness, low appetite, and swelling.

Signs Your Spleen Is Weak (Pleeha Dushti)

Ayurveda lists several symptoms that strongly indicate spleen imbalance:

• Low appetite or discomfort after eating
• Gas, bloating, heaviness
• Puffy eyes, swelling in feet or abdomen
• Low immunity, frequent colds or infections
• Dullness, fatigue, brain fog
• Weak digestion or slow metabolism
• Unexplained weight gain
• Allergies or skin issues

If these symptoms sound familiar, your Pleeha may be signaling for help.

Why the Spleen Weakens — Ayurvedic Insights

Common causes include:

• Eating heavy meals at night
• Excessive cold food and drinks
• Repeated infections without proper recovery
• Excessive stress and overthinking (affects Rasa dhatu)
• Low Agni or irregular eating patterns
• Chronic consumption of packaged, processed foods

Ayurveda emphasizes that the spleen collapses when Agni collapses.

Herbs That Strengthen the Spleen (Pleeha-Raksha Dravyas)

Punarnava – reduces swelling and rejuvenates spleen tissue
Guduchi – boosts immunity and strengthens lymphatic function
Mustha – improves digestion and reduces bloating
Triphala – keeps the digestive tract and blood clean
Amla – excellent Rasayana for spleen and blood
Gokshura – reduces inflammation and supports urinary-spleen connection
Kumari – restores digestion, tones spleen

These herbs correct the root: Agni + Rasa + Rakta.

Diet for Spleen Health (Pleeha-Pushti Ahara)

Eat more of:

• Warm, freshly cooked meals
• Moong dal, red rice, bottle gourd
• Pomegranate, Amla, apples
• Jeera, Ajwain, Hing, Ginger
• Soups, kichadi, steamed vegetables
• Lightly spiced buttermilk

Avoid:

• Cold water, cold foods
• Heavy fried items
• Excessive dairy
• Sugar, bakery items
• Leftover or refrigerated food

Warm food = happy spleen.
Cold food = collapsed spleen.

Lifestyle to Strengthen the Spleen

• Regular meals at fixed times
• 20 min walk after lunch
• Gentle yoga: Vajrasana, Trikonasana, Pawanmuktasana
• Abhyanga once or twice weekly
• Early dinner by 7:30 PM
• Avoid working immediately after eating

The spleen thrives on rhythm, warmth, and calmness.

Vardhan’s Tip of the Week

Drink a cup of warm ginger-cumin water 30 minutes before lunch.
It strengthens Agni, boosts spleen circulation, and improves immunity naturally.

Dr. Vardhan Says

Your spleen is your silent protector.
You may not feel it beating like a heart or breathing like lungs, but it works behind the scenes—filtering blood, empowering immunity, and maintaining vitality.

Treat it well with warm food, good digestion, and a peaceful mind.

Your immunity depends more on your spleen than you think.

Final Thoughts

The spleen is one of Ayurveda’s most respected organs.
If nourished properly, it keeps you strong, youthful, and disease-free.

Make today the day you begin supporting your Pleeha with mindful food, herbs, and lifestyle.

With health and balance,
Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan
 🌐 www.vardhanayurveda.com • 📞 7997 108 108

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