Gan (Liver): The liver opens to the eyes. Individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. Its manifestation is seen in the nails; a healthy liver and gallbladder usually result in smooth, shiny, and strong nails. Otherwise, nails may become brittle, prone to breakage, … Read more
1. Common Acupuncture Points in TCM 1. Fengchi (Wind Pool) Point: This point is known for its ability to treat most wind-related diseases. Fengchi point is located at the back of the neck, just below the occipital bone, in the depression between the two large tendons, level with the earlobe. It is often used in … Read more
The Foot Shaoyin Luo Vessel is one of the fifteen Luo vessels. According to the “Lingshu: Jingmai” (Spiritual Pivot: Channels), “The branch of the Foot Shaoyin is called Dazhong, which encircles the heel behind the ankle and diverges to the Taiyang; its branch runs along the channel to the Pericardium and descends to penetrate the … Read more
Effectively Utilizing “Luo Points” for Rapid ResultsAuthor: Yang Chengqi, Transcribed by Yang Liping The “Fifteen Luo Points” refer to the acupuncture points where the fifteen collaterals branch off from their respective meridians. The Luo points of the twelve primary meridians are located below the elbow and knee joints in the limbs, with the Ren Luo … Read more
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