The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs

The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs

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

Nurturing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nurturing the Five Organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lung (fei), and kidney (shen) are not only vital organs but also key to maintaining life activities and regulating the body’s balance. The following are the principles of nurturing the five organs summarized from the TCM classic “Huangdi Neijing” and TCM wisdom, aimed … Read more

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

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine class=””> categorizes the important internal organs of the human body into two main categories: the “Zang” (五脏) and “Fu” (六腑). The theory regarding these organs is known as the “Zangxiang” (藏象) theory. “Zang” refers to the internal organs that are hidden within, while “Xiang” refers to the manifestations or images. This means … Read more

The ‘Natural Enemies’ of the Five Organs (Part One)

The 'Natural Enemies' of the Five Organs (Part One)

The ‘Natural Enemies’ of the Five Organs (Part One) Dr. Ma Hongling, Deputy Chief Physician, TCM Department The heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys are the five most important organs in the human body. If they are harmed, it will affect our overall health. 1.Heart: Afraid of Fatigue and Salty Foods The heart governs blood … Read more

Understanding the Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney and the Six Bowels

Understanding the Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney and the Six Bowels

The Five Organs and Six Bowels The human body consists of the five organs, interconnected through the meridian system, which “internally belongs to the organs and externally connects to the limbs and joints.” The five organs connect the six bowels, body, five senses, nine orifices, and all parts of the body into a whole. Characteristics … Read more

Illustration | Health Preservation of the Five Organs and Six Bowels

Illustration | Health Preservation of the Five Organs and Six Bowels

Body Detoxification Schedule Regularly Recite Six Words to Nourish the Five Organs, Resist Disease, and Prevent Aging! The Six-Word Formula, or Six-Word Health Preservation Method, is an ancient health practice passed down in China, which is a form of breathing technique. Its greatest feature is: to strengthen the internal organ functions of the body, through … Read more

Comprehensive Methods for Nourishing the Five Organs (Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, Kidney) – Highly Recommended for Collection

Comprehensive Methods for Nourishing the Five Organs (Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, Kidney) - Highly Recommended for Collection

Exploring the Mysteries of the Five Organs: The Path to Health Begins with the HeartIn the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five organs—Xīn (Heart), Gān (Liver), Pí (Spleen), Fèi (Lung), and Shèn (Kidney)—are not only the core of human life activities but also the foundation for maintaining our health and vitality.Today, let us … Read more

The Five Elements and Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements and Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The five organs and six bowels refer to the totality of the human body’s organs. The five organs are the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), while the corresponding six bowels are the gallbladder (Dan), small intestine (Xiao Chang), large intestine (Da Chang), stomach (Wei), bladder (Pang Guang), and 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

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) 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

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Physiological Functions and Characteristics of the Five Organs

Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Physiological Functions and Characteristics of the Five Organs

The Five Organs refer to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). They have the functions of transformation and storage, characterized by the retention of essence (jing), qi, blood, body fluids (jinye), and spirit (shen) without leakage, being full but not solid. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of … Read more