“Five Organs and Six Bowels” is an idiom that refers to the main organs in the human body. However, very few can accurately name all the Five Organs and Six Bowels. What are their functions? How do they work? Below, I will explain them one by one. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the organic … Read more
According to the “Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) – Suwen (Basic Questions) – Chapter on the Five Qi”: “The five organs transform into fluids: the heart produces sweat, the lungs produce mucus, the liver produces tears, the spleen produces saliva, and the kidneys produce spittle; these are the five fluids.“ When food enters the … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may seem esoteric, yet it is grounded in evidence. … Read more
The main organs in our body are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. As long as we take good care of them, our health will thrive. Below, we share a comprehensive guide to nourishing the five organs for everyone to understand. 1. Nourishing the Heart 1. Foot Massage with Mung Beans for Heart Tranquility: … Read more
The heart holds a position in the five organs of the human body akin to that of a king on a chessboard, referred to as the “Ruler’s Official”, governing the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states that the heart houses the spirit (shen). When the heart’s qi and … Read more
Introduction The Five Organs, namely the Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, are collectively referred to as the “Five Zang”. In the theory of meridians, the Pericardium is also considered an organ, thus referred to as the “Six Zang”. The common physiological characteristics of the Five Organs are the transformation and storage of essence and … Read more
The five organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), and Kidney (Shen) (the heart is covered by the pericardium). Functions of the Five Organs Heart (Xin) The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse. It corresponds … Read more
The theories of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements are methods used by ancient people to view and explain the world; they serve as both a worldview and a methodology, applicable to all things in the world. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the human body is centered around the Five Organs, which are interconnected through … Read more
The Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Lung, and Kidney are not isolated; they exist in a relationship of mutual generation and restriction, influencing and constraining each other. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health maintenance is not only about targeted treatments like “treating headaches with head therapy” but also emphasizes holistic nurturing. TCM health maintenance mobilizes the … Read more
Warm Reminder: The audio is read by a robot. Friends can choose to listen according to their needs. Each organ (zang) or bowel (fu) has its main functions and operates in collaboration with one another. There is a “mutual master” relationship between the organs, such as the kidney (shen) being the master of the heart … Read more