TCM Diagnosis • Observation Diagnosis Whole Body Observation Diagnosis 【Meaning】 Also known as holistic observation diagnosis, it is a method where the physician first observes the patient’s spirit, complexion, body shape, posture, and other overall manifestations to understand the overall condition of the disease. 【Significance】 Through observation, one can gain a general impression of the … Read more
Today we present the tenth article in the series: The Eight Fundamental Theories of TCM: The Five Zang and Six Fu The term “Zang-Fu” refers to the internal organs of the human body. According to TCM, Zang-Fu are categorized into three types based on their physiological functions and structural characteristics: the Five Zang, the Six … Read more
Introduction: What do the five zang and six fu refer to? A diagram showing the relationship and functional distribution of the five zang and six fu. The five zang: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), Kidney (Shen); the six fu: Stomach (Wei), Large Intestine (Da Chang), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), San Jiao (Triple … Read more
The Five Organs and Six Bowels refer to the internal organs of the human body. The Five Organs include the Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), and Kidney (Shen), which collectively function to store vital essence. The Heart houses the Shen (spirit), the Lung houses the Po (corporeal soul), the Liver houses … 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