The Spleen is very involved . as we can see from the forgoing list. So we like to
look a little closer at the function of the spleen, The spleen is one
of the body's most peculiar organs. This large purple organ is full of
blood and lymphvessel and seems to be two organs in one having two distinct
parts called whith pulp and red pulp. The white pulp concerns itself with
vertain immunological operations. while the red pulp acts as a cleansing
and recycling agency for red blood cells. Still, many functions of the
spleen remain a mystery.. So far it is known that the spleen filters and
stores blood, releasing it as needed to maintain the blood volume in the
body's circulatory system. The spleen also breaks down old red blood cells,
to store and replenish hemoglobin, the iron needed in blood to prevent
anemic conditions, and is involved in the metabolic process that yields
uric acid, one of the components in urine. The spleen is also believed
to be active in the digestive process, since it enlarges slightly during
the digestion of food and is found to be quite small in starving people..(quote:
The Reflexology Workout pg.102)
There is still another aspect of the function of the spleen on the
esoteric level:. known as the gateway between the physical and the spiritual,
a great Light-Center. These aspects will be addressed at another time.
in our "Special"
