Follow our official account and enter the dialogue box Click ‘Skill Enhancement’ to read a wealth of content According to the Suwen: On the Five Organs: “The so-called five organs are those that store essence and qi without leaking, hence they are full but cannot be solid.” In the Ling Shu: On the Organs: “The … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five organs refer to Xin (Heart), Gan (Liver), Pi (Spleen), Fei (Lung), and Shen (Kidney). The common physiological characteristics of the five organs are the transformation and storage of vital essence, and they can house the spirit, thus being referred to as “Shen Zang” (spiritual organs). The Huangdi Neijing … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “五脏” (wǔ zàng) refers to the five organs: Heart (心, xīn), Liver (肝, gān), Spleen (脾, pí), Lung (肺, fèi), and Kidney (肾, shèn). The common physiological characteristic of the five organs is the transformation and storage of vital essence, and they are capable of housing the spirit, … Read more
1. Heart (Xin): The heart generates blood and houses the spirit (Shen). It is the ruler of life activities in the human body. If the heart is not healthy, or is stimulated by emotions, or invaded by pathogenic factors, symptoms such as palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, inappropriate laughter, delirium, and confusion may occur. When the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five organs refer to Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), and Kidney (Shen). The common physiological characteristics of the five organs are the transformation and storage of vital essence, and they can house the spirit, thus being referred to as “Shen Zang” (spiritual organs). The Huangdi Neijing … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “Five Organs” refers to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lung (fei), and kidney (shen).The common physiological characteristics of the Five Organs are the generation and storage of vital essence (jing), and they are capable of housing the spirit (shen), thus being referred to as “spiritual organs”. … Read more
Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of fluids is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine … Read more
In the theory of organ systems in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen is not equivalent to the anatomical spleen but is a functional concept. For instance, the spleen is responsible for ascending clear qi, while the stomach is responsible for descending turbid qi. The spleen also governs the transformation and transportation of water and … Read more
1. What is Phlegm-Dampness Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, which is thick and sticky in texture. … Read more
01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive Guide to Common Ailments and TCM Treatments 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books Many unusual diseases are caused by phlegm-dampness; this article clarifies “phlegm-dampness” The function of the spleen in transforming and transporting water and dampness declines, or there are … Read more