Taxation of the spirit

Excessive thought, preoccupation, planning, and use of memory can damage splenic movement and transformation, the state of heart blood and heart spirit, and the liver’s free coursing action. a) When excessive taxation of the spirit affects the spleen, poor appetite, abdominal distension, and sloppy stool may arise. b) When it affects the heart, there may be heart palpitation, forgetfulness, insomnia and profuse dreaming. c) When it affects the liver, patients may suffer from rashness, impatience, and irascibility.