West Sonoma County’s Leader in an Integrative Approach to Chinese Medicine

In Western anatomy, the spleen is… there. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s everything. The Spleen is the engine of digestion. It transforms food into energy (Qi), nourishes the muscles, lifts the spirit, and even holds your organs in place. If your Spleen is weak, you might feel bloated, foggy, tired after eating, or prone to worry.

In nearly every Asian culture, there’s a version of rice porridge—Jook (also known as congee or kanji)—a warm, slow-cooked dish with humble roots and powerful benefits. At first glance, it may seem like little more than overcooked rice and water. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jook is a foundational healing food: simple, comforting, and medicinal.