What do the ‘Seven Emotions and Six Desires’ mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? TCM theory discusses the concept of the seven emotions and six desires, so what exactly do these terms refer to? Let’s take a closer look at the seven emotions and six desires. In TCM, it is believed that humans experience emotional … Read more
As the pressures of life and work continue to increase, we are gradually paying more attention to our mental health, particularly issues such as depression and anxiety, which have become common problems. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view this issue? TCM often refers to the Seven Emotions, which typically include joy, anger, worry, thought, … Read more
Supported by Expert: Gao Zhiying, Associate Chief Physician of the Acupuncture Department, Changsha Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital The seven emotions, namely joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock, are changes in emotional states that belong to psychological pathogenic factors. Under physiological conditions, emotional changes are normal responses of the body to various external stimuli, … Read more
In the process of recognizing the surrounding world or interacting with others, individuals inevitably experience corresponding emotions, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are referred to as the Seven Emotions: 喜 (xi) – Joy, 怒 (nù) – Anger, 忧 (yōu) – Worry, 思 (sī) – Thought, 悲 (bēi) – Sadness, 恐 (kǒng) – Fear, 惊 … Read more
The Relationship Between Emotions and the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine Humans are not like plants; who can be without emotions? In the process of recognizing the surrounding world or interacting with others, people always express some corresponding emotions towards any person, event, or object, such as happiness or sadness, love or dislike, joy … Read more
“Seven Emotions” refers to the seven normal emotional activities: joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. These are the responses of human consciousness to external stimuli. The Seven Emotions are closely related to the functions of the body’s organs. They are associated with the five organs, represented by joy, anger, thought, sadness, and fear, … Read more
According to the “Book of Rites: Li Yun”, it states: “What is human emotion? Joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, and desire, these seven are innate and do not require learning.” This indicates that these seven emotions are inherent to every individual and can be expressed or experienced without formal education. The seven emotions refer … Read more
Transmission: Moxibustion | Gua Sha | Meridians | Acupoints | Health Preservation | Regulation | Health The Theory of Zang-Fu is a study that examines the physiological functions, pathological changes, and interrelationships of the internal organs (zang-fu) of the human body through the observation of external phenomena and signs. The zang-fu can be categorized into … Read more
The Relationship Between Zang-Fu Organs and the Five Senses: The heart corresponds to the tongue, the liver to the eyes, the spleen to the mouth, the lungs to the nose, and the kidneys to the ears! 1. Heart Corresponds to the Tongue 1. A pale tongue indicates insufficient heart blood. 2. A red tongue indicates … Read more
The Relationship Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels What knowledge does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offer for health preservation? TCM has a long history in our country, and Chinese herbal medicine is a pathway for health preservation. Below, I will share insights on the five organs and six bowels and their interrelationships, which health … Read more