The Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Five Organs and Six Bowels” 16 – Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels 01 — Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels According to the Huangdi Neijing: The Five Organs are responsible for storing the spirit, blood, qi, and soul. The Five Organs are used to store the spirit, blood, and soul. … Read more

Acupuncture Points for Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste

Acupuncture Points for Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste

This article is excerpted from the book “Centennial Cheng’s Series on Acupoint Health Preservation 2”. Published by: China Medical Science and Technology Press Clinically, the symptoms of dry mouth and bitter taste are often seen together. Dry mouth and bitter taste are primarily due to gallbladder fire disturbing the body and injuring the fluids. The … Read more