In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Five Zang and Six Fu organs collectively referred to as zangfu (脏腑), are important organs located within the cranial, thoracic, and abdominal cavities. This term represents a comprehensive concept that unifies both structural morphology and physiological functions. The Five Zang primarily include the Xin (心, Heart), Fei (肺, Lung), … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 【Zangfu and Meridians】The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is one of the four classic texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (the Huangdi Neijing, the Nanjing, the Shanghan Lun, and the Shennong Bencao Jing). It is the earliest … Read more
【Zangfu and Meridians】The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is one of the four classic texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) (the Huangdi Neijing, the Nanjing, the Shanghan Lun, and the Shennong Bencao Jing). It is the earliest existing medical classic in China’s medical treasure trove. The text theoretically establishes the TCM concepts of “Yin-Yang … Read more
1. Composition and Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body The meridians are the channels through which the body’s vital energy (qi) flows, encompassing both the primary meridians (jingmai) and the collateral meridians (luomai). The term “jing” refers to the primary meridians, akin to direct pathways, serving as the main trunk of the meridian system; … Read more