Excess consumption of cold and raw foods often leads to what symptom?

Excess consumption of cold and raw foods can profoundly influence digestive health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When the body is exposed to cold and raw foods, it can weaken the spleen and stomach, leading to a condition known as "cold intolerance" in the digestive system.

This weakened state can manifest as tiredness due to insufficient energy production from the digestive process, which often relies on warmth to function optimally. When the spleen is compromised by cold, it struggles to transform and transport nutrients effectively, resulting in loose stools. This occurs because the digestive process is hindered, and food may not be properly broken down, leading to a more rapid transit time through the intestines, manifesting as diarrhea or loose stool.

The other symptoms provided in the options relate to different issues that may not correlate directly with the effects of consuming excessive cold and raw foods. For instance, a bitter taste and mucous in stool, or a rootless tongue and dry mouth, would suggest different imbalances within the body that are not specifically connected to the intake of cold foods. Meanwhile, symptoms like sallow complexion and thirst might indicate issues along the lines of heat or deficiency rather than the effects of cold food consumption. Therefore, the choice indicating tiredness