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Five Zang Organs 1. Heart: The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse. It belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements theory. Physiological functions: ① Governs blood vessels; ② Governs consciousness; The heart opens to the tongue, connects with the pulse in the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and vessels are referred to as the “Five Bodies”. They are structurally inseparable and functionally interdependent, much like a building constructed layer by layer to form our body. At the same time, the “Five Bodies” correspond to different organs: the lungs govern the skin, the … Read more
The “Zang” organs refer to the internal organs collectively. According to their physiological functions, the “Huangdi Neijing” classifies the internal organs into three categories: the five Zang organs, six Fu organs, and the extraordinary organs. As stated in the “Lüshi Chunqiu”: “There are three hundred sixty joints in a person, nine orifices, five Zang, and … Read more
The five organs of the human body, namely the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), are collectively referred to as the “Five Zang”. The term “Zang” historically means to store. The primary physiological functions of the Five Zang are to transform and store essence (Jing), vital energy (Qi), blood (Xue), … Read more
The term “Zangfu” refers to the internal organs of the human body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the organs are categorized into three types based on their physiological functions and structural characteristics: the Five Organs (五脏), Six Bowels (六腑), and the Extraordinary Organs (奇恒之腑). The Five Organs include the Heart (心), Lungs (肺), Spleen … Read more
The Five Organs The Five Organs refer to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. In TCM theory, the Five Organs are the center of life activities in the human body, with mental and conscious activities belonging to the Five Organs. Together with the Six Bowels, they connect the body’s internal and external organs, forming … Read more
Five Organs: The heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). Six Bowels: The gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The organs and bowels are both internal organs, but their distinctions are: The five organs store essence and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) advocates for health preservation tailored to individuals, times, and places. The general principle is to harmonize yin and yang, align with nature, maintain a cautious lifestyle, regulate the organs, ensure smooth meridian flow, and nurture both body and spirit. The TCM philosophy of individualization is reflected in health preservation as “nurturing … Read more
What is Phlegm-Dampness? Here, “phlegm” not only refers to the visible phlegm that can be coughed up or spit out, but also to the tangible phlegm. Those who often feel a sticky sensation in their mouth and find food unappetizing may have this condition. Upon examining her tongue, I noticed it was somewhat enlarged with … Read more
Phlegm-dampness causes numerous diseases! Modern people’s poor lifestyle habits, such as drinking cold beverages and beer, using air conditioning and fans, and staying up late, lead to a predominance of phlegm-dampness in most individuals, resulting in various health issues. Symptoms like cough, nausea, and dizziness may all be caused by phlegm-dampness. In my view, the … Read more