Organ Functions

The Power of the Five Elements

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The Power of the Five Elements

1. Properties and Classification of the Five Elements The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is capable of summarizing all things in the universe primarily due to its method of thinking, which classifies phenomena based on the characteristics of the Five Elements. By using the method of “analogy and classification,” it categorizes various phenomena … Read more

Overview of the TCM Theory of the Five Zang and Six Fu Organs

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Overview of the TCM Theory of the Five Zang and Six Fu Organs

The Five Zang and Six Fu organs refer to the five solid organs and six hollow organs within the human body. The Five Zang organs include the Xin (Heart), Gan (Liver), Pi (Spleen), Fei (Lungs), and Shen (Kidneys), while the Six Fu organs include the Wei (Stomach), Da Chang (Large Intestine), Xiao Chang (Small Intestine), … Read more