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
Huang Yuanyu’s Diagram of Qi Mechanism Ascending and Descending The Relationship Between the Five Zang Organs and Six Fu Organs “Zang” refers to solid organs, including the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). “Fu” refers to hollow organs, including the small intestine (xiao chang), gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), large intestine … 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
Traditional Chinese Medicine class=””> categorizes the important internal organs of the human body into two main categories: the “Zang” (五脏) and “Fu” (六腑). The theory regarding these organs is known as the “Zangxiang” (藏象) theory. “Zang” refers to the internal organs that are hidden within, while “Xiang” refers to the manifestations or images. This means … Read more
The ‘Natural Enemies’ of the Five Organs (Part One) Dr. Ma Hongling, Deputy Chief Physician, TCM Department The heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys are the five most important organs in the human body. If they are harmed, it will affect our overall health. 1.Heart: Afraid of Fatigue and Salty Foods The heart governs blood … Read more
The Five Organs and Six Bowels The human body consists of the five organs, interconnected through the meridian system, which “internally belongs to the organs and externally connects to the limbs and joints.” The five organs connect the six bowels, body, five senses, nine orifices, and all parts of the body into a whole. Characteristics … Read more
Exploring the Mysteries of the Five Organs: The Path to Health Begins with the HeartIn the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five organs—Xīn (Heart), Gān (Liver), Pí (Spleen), Fèi (Lung), and Shèn (Kidney)—are not only the core of human life activities but also the foundation for maintaining our health and vitality.Today, let us … Read more
The Five Organs refer to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). They have the functions of transformation and storage, characterized by the retention of essence (jing), qi, blood, body fluids (jinye), and spirit (shen) without leakage, being full but not solid. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of … Read more
Click me↑ Follow “Read a Book in Seven Days” for free health knowledge! There are a total of five organs and six bowels in the human body. The five organs are: Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lung (Fei), and Kidney (Shen); the six bowels refer to the Gallbladder (Dan), Stomach (Wei), Large Intestine (Da … Read more