Foundations of TCM

  • Yin-Yang Theory
  • Five Elements Theory
  • Meridians & Acupoints
  • Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
  • Zang-Fu Organs

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Dietary Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Dietary Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and overcoming.Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development.Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood. —- Overcoming represents balance.In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concepts of the … Read more

Comprehensive Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs (Collection Edition)

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Comprehensive Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs (Collection Edition)

Click the image below to read ↓↓↓ —— The following is the main text —— 1. Pathogenesis of the Heart 1. Physiological and pathological characteristics of the heart: The heart is located in the upper jiao, opens to the tongue, connects with the vessels, and its manifestation is on the face, corresponding to the small … Read more

Understanding the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Functions and Effects

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“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

The Five Fluids and Five Organs of the Human Body

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The Five Fluids and Five Organs of the Human Body

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

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi!

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The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi!

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

Comprehensive Guide to Nourishing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys

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Comprehensive Guide to Nourishing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lungs, and Kidneys

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

Nourishing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Essentials

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Nourishing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Essentials

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

Discussion on the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Discussion on the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Functions of the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Their Correspondence with the Five Elements, and Their Relationship with Health Preservation

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The Functions of the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Their Correspondence with the Five Elements, and Their Relationship with Health Preservation

　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

Essential Knowledge for Health: Comprehensive Explanation of TCM Five Elements and Organ Theory (Including Extraordinary Organs) – Classic Collection Edition

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Essential Knowledge for Health: Comprehensive Explanation of TCM Five Elements and Organ Theory (Including Extraordinary Organs) - Classic Collection Edition

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