The human body is an organic whole, with the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney) and six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The zang and fu organs are like the essential facilities in a city, such as water plants, power plants, communication facilities, substations, … 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
November 8 Friday 12th day of the 10th month in the Year of the Pig Today marks the beginning of winter Seeing the title, how many people resonate with this—sometimes after a long day of work, not only do we feel extremely fatigued, but we also experience a sensation of body heat, as if we … Read more
After sending out yesterday’s article, I couldn’t bear to look at some of the comments. Some said I only wrote half, others called me lazy. Alright, my fellow Qi deficiency friends, let’s hurt each other… So, is the result of Qi deficiency really just laziness? NO NO NO Don’t underestimate Qi deficiency, okay? Laziness is … Read more
The five zang organs include the heart (xin), lungs (fei), spleen (pi), liver (gan), and kidneys (shen); the six fu organs include the gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), small intestine (xiao chang), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The human body is an organic whole, and the functional activities of … 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
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