The five organs are collections, representing Yin.The bowels are part of the digestive system, representing Yang. In this context, Yin Wood refers to the liver (Gan), Yang Wood refers to the gallbladder (Dan), Yin Fire refers to the heart (Xin), and Yang Fire refers to the small intestine (Xiao Chang). Fire has two aspects: the … Read more
/// According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon): “Human life is born from the earth and hangs its fate on heaven. The union of heaven and earth gives rise to humanity.” This reflects the TCM concept of “the unity of heaven and humanity”—heaven has four seasons, and humans have four limbs; heaven has … Read more
Transmission: Moxibustion | Gua Sha | Meridians | Acupoints | Health Preservation | Regulation | Health The Theory of Zang-Fu is a study that examines the physiological functions, pathological changes, and interrelationships of the internal organs (zang-fu) of the human body through the observation of external phenomena and signs. The zang-fu can be categorized into … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the six fu organs refer to the six hollow organs in the human body: the gallbladder (Dan), stomach (Wei), small intestine (Xiao Chang), large intestine (Da Chang), bladder (Pang Guang), and san jiao (Three Jiao). The term “fu” historically means a repository or storage. The primary physiological function of the … Read more
According to the “Su Wen: On the Six Fu Organs”, it states: “The six fu organs transmit and transform substances but do not store them.” The six fu organs refer to the gallbladder (dan), small intestine (xiao chang), stomach (wei), large intestine (da chang), bladder (pang guang), and san jiao (triple burner). The function of … Read more
1. Gallbladder The gallbladder is the foremost of the six fu organs and belongs to the extraordinary organs. It is shaped like a pouch, resembling a hanging gourd, and is attached to the liver’s small lobe. The gallbladder is yang and belongs to wood, corresponding with the liver, which is yin wood. The gallbladder stores … Read more
New Friends: Click the blue text below the title to quickly follow. Old Friends: Click the share button in the upper right corner to share this exciting content. More Information: Open the Therapeutic Encyclopedia public platform and click the upper right corner to view historical records. The Six Fu Organs The term “Six Fu” refers … Read more
Understanding the Functions and Applications of the Six Fu Organs 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). Their common physiological characteristic is to receive, store, and transform food and fluids. In ancient texts, the term “Fu” … Read more
The term “Zangfu” refers to the internal organs as a whole. According to their physiological functions, the “Huangdi Neijing” classifies the internal organs into three categories: the Five Zang, the Six Fu, and the Extraordinary Organs. As stated in the “Lüshi Chunqiu”: “There are three hundred sixty joints in a person, nine orifices, five Zang, … Read more
Six Fu Organs: Referring to the Gallbladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder, and San Jiao, which are primarily hollow organs. Common Physiological Function: Responsible for receiving, storing, and transforming food and fluids. Watch the video to learn more. The Six Fu Organs serve as channels for transformation. Food and drink must pass through seven … Read more