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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 in the body, and its manifestation is on the face, corresponding to the small intestine. The heart houses the spirit (shen) and is the sovereign of … Read more
The “Su Wen: On the Distinction of the Five Zang” states: “The five zang store essence and qi without leaking.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five zang organs refer to the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), with their primary function being the storage of essence and qi. (1) … Read more
“Five Organs and Six Bowels” 16 – Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels 01 — Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels According to the Huangdi Neijing: The Five Organs are responsible for storing the spirit, blood, qi, and soul. The Five Organs are used to store the spirit, blood, and soul. … 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
Detailed Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs Concept of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs The pathogenesis of the five organs refers to the pathological state arising from the imbalance of qi, blood, yin, and yang in the five organs. Each organ has its own physiological characteristics, thus the pathological changes resulting from … Read more
Huang Yuanyu’s Diagram of Qi Mechanism Ascending and Descending The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs “Zang” refers to solid organs, including the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). “Fu” refers to hollow organs, including the small intestine (xiao chang), gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), large intestine … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes 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 sound mystical, but it is based on evidence. … Read more
The Five Zang and Six Fu refer to various organs within the human body. “Zang” refers to solid organs “Fu” refers to hollow organs The Five Zang are the Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lungs (Fei), and Kidneys (Shen) These are important organ systems in the human body and are vital for maintaining life … Read more
Please call me Qian Dong. Continuing to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with you, exploring life~ In the previous article, we discussed the concepts of cold dampness, damp-heat, and qi deficiency. In this article, we will use tongue coating as a case study. 1. Cold Dampness Adults generally do not have a normal tongue coating. … Read more
Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes （Six）Lung Heat Excess Syndrome Lung Heat Excess Syndrome refers to the obstruction of the lungs by pathogenic heat, leading to the loss of the lung’s ability to clear and regulate, primarily manifested by cough, wheezing, and symptoms of internal heat. This syndrome is also known as Lung Heat Obstruction Syndrome. 【Syndrome … Read more