emointhekitchen In the warmest period of the year, we naturally have an increased need for refreshment, cooling and replenishment of fluids. From the point of view of Chinese medicine, however, it is important not to damage the internal harmony of organs with excessive cold and the amount of fluids that our body can no longer process when replenishing Yin. The reward will be beautiful hair, supple skin without swelling, graceful movement, good eyesight, a healthy colour on the face, a radiant smile after a good night’s sleep and a positive mood of the mind. What benefits the spleen? Regularity, light and dull diet (without extreme flavours), briefly cooked, naturally sweet…