Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five fluids—tears, sweat, saliva, nasal mucus, and saliva—correspond to the five organs. This is explained in detail in the “Su Wen: On the Five Qi” where it states: “The five organs transform fluids; the heart corresponds to sweat, the lungs to nasal mucus, the liver to tears, the spleen … Read more

Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in TCM

Understanding the Five Fluids and Their Connection to Organ Health in TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the five fluids—tears, sweat, saliva, nasal mucus, and saliva—correspond to the five internal organs. This is elaborated in the “Su Wen: On the Five Qi” which states: “The five organs transform fluids: the heart corresponds to sweat, the lungs to nasal mucus, the liver to tears, the spleen to … Read more