EnglishThis way of TCM diagnosis is made by reviewing and summarizing a disease, and then identifying an organ disharmony as final conclusion. Differentiation of organ disharmony is based on the functional and pathological manifestations of organs, as well as the interrelationships between the organs.
MoreOrgans are considered functional units of the body. Therefore, what is typically thought of as an organ (i.e. heart, liver, stomach etc.) has a much broader meaning and application in TCM. An organ's anatomical structure is not as important as its yin yang properties or relationships with other organs. Chinese…
MoreTriple burner is a special concept in TCM, there is no corresponding organ in western medicine. TCM scholars had different opinions about the triple burner, and no clear conclusion has been reached as to the nature of this organ. However, it is generally agreed that its physiological functions include governing…
MoreTCM interprets the formation and excretion of urine as process of qi transformation by the kidneys and bladder. When the bladder has accumulated certain amount of urine, and in combination with the promotion of kidney qi, the bladder will open for urination in needed. Disharmony of the bladder that fails…
MoreBesides the action of large intestine, food residue transmission in the large intestine also relies on proper lubrication by body fluids, as well as the coordination of stomach, lungs and kidney. If any of these factors are abnormal, the functions of large intestine will be affected. For example, if the…
MoreThe actions of the small intestine in food digestion and absorption as well as fluid metabolism are closely cooperated and promoted by the spleen and stomach, through their ascending pure and descending impure actions. For problems in the small intestine that manifested abdominal distention and pain, vomiting, constipation, loose bowels…
MoreSince the stomach is "the sea of food and drinks," what and how we eat can have a direct impact on its functions. More importantly, the descending action in the stomach is closely associated with liver’s flowing and spreading actions, and also complements with spleen’s ascending action. That means if…
MoreIn TCM, the gall bladder stores and secretes bile that produced by the liver. Liver harmony is essential for the healthy functioning of gall bladder as well as spleen and stomach.
MoreThe six yang organs are the gall bladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder and triple burner. Their main functions are transmission and transformation.
MoreIn traditional Chinese medicine, the liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys are regarded as the core functional units of the body, they work together to accomplish complex physiological activities for life. The five organs, also known as five zang organs, do not work independently but rather in a highly coordinated…
MoreTCM practitioners view the kidneys as a very important organ that not only regulates the urinary system but also exercises control over the reproductive, endocrine and nervous systems.
MoreIn western physiology, the lungs are responsible for air exchange. In addition to performing respiration in TCM, the lungs regulate fluid metabolism, blood circulation, the nervous and immune systems.
MoreIn western physiology, the spleen is a large vascular lymphatic organ which acts as a reservoir and filter of blood. It also plays a role in making blood early on in life. In TCM, the spleen hasn’t been mentioned specifically about these functions, its main roles are in digestion, blood…
MoreTCM heart is different from those of the anatomical heart, it represents a group of physiological functions. In addition to regulating the cardiovascular system, it is also responsible for maintaining the nervous system.
MoreIn TCM, the liver is a functional unit with many different roles, including controls of the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, the circulatory system, vision and limb movements.
MoreAncient Chinese studied internal organs through direct observation on the external body, organs are considered functional units of the body. Therefore, what is typically thought of as an organ i.e. heart, liver, stomach etc. has a much broader meaning and application in TCM.
MoreClinically, TCM physicians like to apply the yin yang concept to represent certain organ properties or describe particular functions of the body.
MoreThe kidneys’ relationships with the other organs are ones of mutual generation and restriction with states of constant motion and change.
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