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Introduction to TCM Health Preservation: What Are the Six Fu Organs? The Functions of the Stomach, Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao in the Human Body

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Introduction to TCM Health Preservation: What Are the Six Fu Organs? The Functions of the Stomach, Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao in the Human Body

The term “Zangfu” refers to the internal organs as a whole. According to their physiological functions, the “Huangdi Neijing” classifies the internal organs into three categories: the Five Zang, the Six Fu, and the Extraordinary Organs. As stated in the “Lüshi Chunqiu”: “There are three hundred sixty joints in a person, nine orifices, five Zang, … Read more

Understanding the Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Gallbladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao

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Understanding the Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Gallbladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao

Six Fu Organs: Referring to the Gallbladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao, which are primarily hollow organs. Common Physiological Function: Responsible for receiving, storing, and transforming food and fluids. Watch the video to learn more. The Six Fu Organs serve as channels for transformation. Food and drink must pass through seven … Read more

The Six Fu Organs and the Extraordinary Fu Organs

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The Six Fu Organs and the Extraordinary Fu Organs

The Six Fu Organs and the Extraordinary Fu Organs The Six Fu organs refer to the six organs: the gallbladder (Dan), stomach (Wei), large intestine (Da Chang), small intestine (Xiao Chang), bladder (Pang Guang), and the San Jiao (Triple Burner). In ancient times, “Fu” was synonymous with “Fu” (storehouse), meaning a hollow place for storing … Read more

The Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

　　The Six Fu organs refer to the Gallbladder (Dan), Stomach (Wei), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), Large Intestine (Da Chang), Bladder (Pang Guang), and San Jiao (Triple Burner). Their common physiological function is to “transport and transform substances,” characterized by the principle of “draining without storing” and “solid yet not full.” Food enters through the esophagus … Read more

Understanding the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Article Overview: The importance of the five organs and six bowels is frequently mentioned in TCM health practices. So, what do the five organs and six bowels refer to? What are the five organs? What are the six bowels? Let’s take a look at the introduction below. 　　What are the Five Organs and Six Bowels? … Read more

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, Senses, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, Senses, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. 　 Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more

Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five fluids—tears, sweat, saliva, nasal mucus, and saliva—correspond to the five organs. This is explained in detail in the “Su Wen: On the Five Qi” where it states: “The five organs transform fluids; the heart corresponds to sweat, the lungs to nasal mucus, the liver to tears, the spleen … Read more

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun…

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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...

Click the blue text above to follow us Health Preservation in the Inner Canon 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 … Read more

The Five Organs and Their Vulnerabilities

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The Five Organs and Their Vulnerabilities

1. The “Liver General” Fears Blockage “The liver wood generates and grows, just like trees.” According to TCM theory, the liver is the general organ, characterized by its role in regulating and dispersing. It thrives in a state of smooth flow and dislikes stagnation. Only when the liver is unrestrained can the body achieve a … Read more

The Theory of Five Organs, Five Elements, Five Emotions, Five Colors, Five Tastes, and Seasonal Health Preservation in the Huangdi Neijing

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The Theory of Five Organs, Five Elements, Five Emotions, Five Colors, Five Tastes, and Seasonal Health Preservation in the Huangdi Neijing

Health and longevity are the goals that people yearn for. The phenomena of nature, such as the cycles of day and night, inspire people to follow and return to nature to achieve eternal life. The Suwen (Plain Questions) states: “I have heard that in ancient times there were true people who could lift heaven and … Read more