【Twelve Meridians】 1. Classification of Names: The twelve meridians are classified into three yin meridians of the hands, three yang meridians of the hands, three yin meridians of the feet, and three yang meridians of the feet based on their connection to the internal organs’ yin and yang properties and their pathways in the limbs. … Read more
The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, are the main components of the meridian system. Their names are determined based on their yin-yang properties, associated organs, and the areas they traverse. Each meridian corresponds to one of the twelve organs, using the name of the respective organ combined with the different locations … Read more
Article Overview: The importance of the five organs and six bowels is frequently mentioned in TCM health practices. So, what do the five organs and six bowels refer to? What are the five organs? What are the six bowels? Let’s take a look at the introduction below. What are the Five Organs and Six Bowels? … Read more
1. The “Liver General” Fears Blockage “The liver wood generates and grows, just like trees.” According to TCM theory, the liver is the general organ, characterized by its role in regulating and dispersing. It thrives in a state of smooth flow and dislikes stagnation. Only when the liver is unrestrained can the body achieve a … 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 “Su Wen: On the Distinction of the Five Zang” states: “The five zang store essence and qi without leaking.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five zang organs refer to the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), with their primary function being the storage of essence and qi. (1) … 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
May the profound principles of Qi Huang be passed down, igniting the seeds of life and health. The Five Zang organs refer to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen), which have the functions of transformation and storage. Their physiological characteristics include storing essence (jing) and qi without leaking, being … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may seem mystical, yet it is grounded in evidence. … Read more
“Five Organs and Six Bowels” is an idiom that refers to the main organs in the human body. However, very few can accurately name all the Five Organs and Six Bowels. What are their functions? How do they work? Below, I will explain them one by one. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the organic … Read more