TCM Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Learning Clinical TCMThe Relationship Between the Five Organs and the Five FlavorsBy Mo Liu Lang ZhongIn the “Su Wen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang” it states:In the East, wind is generated, wind produces wood, wood produces sour, sour produces liver;In the South, heat … Read more
The human body is a unified organic whole, composed of various organs such as the viscera and meridians. The functional activities of each organ, tissue, and system are not independent but are components of a holistic activity. They not only exist in a relationship of mutual restriction, interdependence, and mutual use in physiological functions; they … Read more
The heart holds a position in the five organs of the human body akin to that of a king on a chessboard, referred to as the “Ruler’s Official”, governing the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states that the heart houses the spirit (shen). When the heart’s qi and … Read more
Introduction The Five Organs, namely the Heart, Liver, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney, are collectively referred to as the “Five Zang”. In the theory of meridians, the Pericardium is also considered an organ, thus referred to as the “Six Zang”. The common physiological characteristics of the Five Organs are the transformation and storage of essence and … Read more
The five organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), and Kidney (Shen) (the heart is covered by the pericardium). Functions of the Five Organs Heart (Xin) The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse. It corresponds … Read more
The Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Lung, and Kidney are not isolated; they exist in a relationship of mutual generation and restriction, influencing and constraining each other. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health maintenance is not only about targeted treatments like “treating headaches with head therapy” but also emphasizes holistic nurturing. TCM health maintenance mobilizes the … Read more
Warm Reminder: The audio is read by a robot. Friends can choose to listen according to their needs. Each organ (zang) or bowel (fu) has its main functions and operates in collaboration with one another. There is a “mutual master” relationship between the organs, such as the kidney (shen) being the master of the heart … Read more
Five Organs – Heart 1. Physiological Functions 1) Governs Blood Vessels: This refers to the heart’s role in generating blood and the heart qi’s function in promoting and regulating blood flow throughout the vessels, nourishing and moistening the body. A governs blood. B governs vessels. 2) Houses the Spirit: The heart houses the spirit – … Read more
Detailed Explanation of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs Concept of the Pathogenesis of the Five Organs The pathogenesis of the five organs refers to the pathological state arising from the imbalance of qi, blood, yin, and yang in the five organs. Each organ has its own physiological characteristics, thus the pathological changes resulting from … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lung (fei), and kidney (shen) are not only vital organs but also key to maintaining life activities and regulating the body’s balance. The following are the principles of nurturing the five organs summarized from the TCM classic “Huangdi Neijing” and TCM wisdom, aimed … Read more