The heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen) are the five Zang organs, which are classified as Yin. The gallbladder (dan), stomach (wei), bladder (pangguang), large intestine (dachang), small intestine (xiaochang), and triple warmer (sanjiao) are the six Fu organs, which are classified as Yang. The function of the five Zang … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Observation Diagnosis Observing Color Today we will learn about the second part of whole-body observation diagnosis – observing color. Color refers to the hue and luster. Observing color involves examining the changes in skin color across the patient’s body, primarily focusing on the changes in facial skin color to assess … Read more
Facial Observation in TCM The various parts of the face correspond to different organs, forming the basis of facial observation in TCM. The combination of color and location further enhances the understanding of the patient’s condition. The facial regions corresponding to the organs are classified according to the “Lingshu: Five Colors” as follows: Nose … Read more
1. The Five Zang Organs 1. Heart: The heart is the residence of the spirit, the master of blood, and the root of the pulse. It belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements theory; its physiological functions include: ① governing blood vessels; ② governing consciousness; the heart opens to the tongue, connects with … Read more
One Needle TherapyEnergy HandPicking Woolen CarbuncleEasy Needle Eight Trigrams NeedleAcupuncture Beauty SculptingMore…….. The five Zang organs are collections, representing Yin.The Fu organs are part of the digestive system, representing Yang. Within this, Yin Wood is the Liver, Yang Wood is the Gallbladder, Yin Fire is the Heart, and Yang Fire is the Small Intestine. Fire … Read more
The five Zang organs represent storage and are associated with Yin.The Fu organs are part of the digestive system, representing Yang. Within this system, Yin Wood corresponds to the liver, Yang Wood corresponds to the gallbladder, Yin Fire corresponds to the heart, and Yang Fire corresponds to the small intestine. Fire has two components: the … Read more
Great physicians cultivate the righteous Qi of the universe, embodying the grand view of heaven and earth. Chapter 1: The Sequence of Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians – Section 16 Diseases of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Section 16 The Master said: Each of the five Zang organs has its own ailments that … Read more
We will first present the diagram of the twelve meridians along with the twelve hexagrams, twelve time periods, and twelve organs, as shown below, and then proceed with further research. 1. Summary of Human Meridians and Naming of the Twelve Meridians Ancient scholars emphasized the interaction of Yin and Yang, stating that the interaction of … Read more
The flow sequence of the twelve meridians starts from the Middle Jiao, beginning with the Lung (Shou Taiyin Fei) and ending with the Liver (Gan), then returning from the Liver to the Lung, thus circulating continuously, as indicated by the arrows below: Starting from the Middle Jiao, from the Hand Taiyin Lung (Yin) → Hand … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine categorizes the important internal organs of the human body into two main types: the “Zang” (organs) and “Fu” (bowels). 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 manifestations or images. This means that although … Read more