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Lecture on the Foundations of TCM: The Theory of Zangxiang – The Six Fu Organs 1

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Lecture on the Foundations of TCM: The Theory of Zangxiang - The Six Fu Organs 1

The Six Fu organs refer to the gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, and San Jiao (Triple Burner). Their physiological function is to “transport and transform substances,” and their physiological characteristics are “to excrete without storing” and “to be full but not overflowing.” Food enters through the esophagus into the stomach, where it is … Read more

Three Manifestations of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution and TCM Approaches for Regulation

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Three Manifestations of Phlegm-Dampness Constitution and TCM Approaches for Regulation

The Sage of Medicine, Li Shizhen, is a prominent figure in ancient Chinese medicine. In his work, Binhu Maixue, he wrote, “Phlegm generates a hundred diseases, and dampness brings disasters,” warning everyone about the significant harm that phlegm-dampness can cause to the body. Many ailments in the human body are caused by phlegm-dampness. Many people … Read more