Huang Jing

Understanding the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Five Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency: Two Herbal Remedies to Nourish Yin and Generate Fluids

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Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency: Two Herbal Remedies to Nourish Yin and Generate Fluids

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are responsible for the transformation and transportation of food and fluids, serving as the source of qi and blood production. When invaded by dampness, the absorption of food and fluids is obstructed, leading to insufficient yin blood and fluids, resulting in a condition known as … Read more