The Twelve Meridians and Their Pathways in the Human Body

The Twelve Meridians and Their Pathways in the Human Body

​ 十二经脉 (Shí’èr jīngmài) – The Twelve Meridians 又称“十二正经 (Shí’èr zhèngjīng)”,是十二脏腑所属的经脉,也是经络系统的主体。 十二经脉的名称由手足、阴阳、脏腑三部分组成, 包括手三阴经 (Shǒu sān yīn jīng)(手太阴肺经 (Shǒu tàiyīn fèijīng), 手厥阴心包经 (Shǒu juéyīn xīnbāo jīng), 手少阴心经 (Shǒu shǎoyīn xīnjīng))、 手三阳经 (Shǒu sān yáng jīng)(手阳明大肠经 (Shǒu yángmíng dàcháng jīng), 手少阳三焦经 (Shǒu shǎoyáng sān jiāo jīng), 手太阳小肠经 (Shǒu tàiyáng xiǎocháng jīng))、 足三阳经 (Zú sān yáng jīng)(足阳明胃经 (Zú … Read more

The Toughest Summer for Qi Deficiency: A Nourishing Soup to Restore Vital Energy

The Toughest Summer for Qi Deficiency: A Nourishing Soup to Restore Vital Energy

Yes, I am a “Qi Deficiency Person”.Qi deficiency people have a hard time:They can’t stand straight, can’t sit straight, and love to lounge on the sofa, feeling deflated like a balloon;They have a vacant look, catch colds easily during seasonal changes, and feel the effects of spring and autumn;My period often arrives early, and I … Read more

The Five Organs and Six Bowels of the Human Body as Officials

The Five Organs and Six Bowels of the Human Body as Officials

The “Huangdi Neijing” tells us that the human body is an organic whole centered around the five organs and six bowels, which are closely related to a person’s life, growth, maturity, and aging. Any illness in the body, regardless of size or severity, is closely related to the five organs and six bowels. Whether it … Read more

A Comprehensive Explanation of the Interrelationships of the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

A Comprehensive Explanation of the Interrelationships of the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Follow us for lifelong benefits! The human body contains a total of five organs and six bowels. The five organs are: Xin (Heart), Gan (Liver), Pi (Spleen), Fei (Lung), and Shen (Kidney); the six bowels refer to the Dan (Gallbladder), Wei (Stomach), Da Chang (Large Intestine), Xiao Chang (Small Intestine), San Jiao (Triple Burner), and … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine: An In-Depth Explanation of the Six Fu Organs (Including the True Interpretation of Pulse Diagnosis for Beginners)

A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine: An In-Depth Explanation of the Six Fu Organs (Including the True Interpretation of Pulse Diagnosis for Beginners)

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

A Comprehensive Explanation of the Interrelationships of the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

A Comprehensive Explanation of the Interrelationships of the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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 Chang), Small Intestine (Xiao Chang), San Jiao (Three Jiao), and Bladder (Pang Guang). … Read more

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, Senses, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, Senses, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction.   Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more

The Theory of Five Organs, Five Elements, Five Emotions, Five Colors, Five Tastes, and Seasonal Health Preservation in the Huangdi Neijing

The Theory of Five Organs, Five Elements, Five Emotions, Five Colors, Five Tastes, and Seasonal Health Preservation in the Huangdi Neijing

Health and longevity are the goals that people yearn for. The phenomena of nature, such as the cycles of day and night, inspire people to follow and return to nature to achieve eternal life. The Suwen (Plain Questions) states: “I have heard that in ancient times there were true people who could lift heaven and … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

“Five Organs and Six Bowels” 16 – Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels 01 — Differences Between the Five Organs and Six Bowels According to the Huangdi Neijing: The Five Organs are responsible for storing the spirit, blood, qi, and soul. The Five Organs are used to store the spirit, blood, and soul. … Read more