Others
The basic concept of phlegm and rheumPhlegm is a pathological substance caused by disturbance of body fluid. Generally speaking, the thick part is called phlegm while the thin part is called rheum.Phlegm is either substantial or insubstantial. Substantial phlegm is visible, palpable and audible, suc
The basic concept of phlegm and rheumPhlegm is a pathological substance caused by disturbance of body fluid. Generally speaking, the thick part is called phlegm while the thin part is called rheum.Phlegm is either substantial or insubstantial. Substantial phlegm is visible, palpable and audible, suc
The basic concept of body fluidBody fluid is a basic substance that makes up the body and maintains life activities. The main component of body fluid is water, also including nutrient substance. Body fluid is also a component of blood when it flows inside the vessels. However, body fluid also flows
The basic concept of body fluidBody fluid is a basic substance that makes up the body and maintains life activities. The main component of body fluid is water, also including nutrient substance. Body fluid is also a component of blood when it flows inside the vessels. However, body fluid also flows
The lung is located in the chest. Since its location is the highest among the internal organs, it is compared to a "canopy";. The lung is delicate, intolerable to cold and heat, and is easy to be attacked by pathogenic factors. That is why it is called "a delicate organ".Since the lung assists the h
The five zang-organs include the heart, the lung, the liver, the spleen and the kidney.The five constituents include the vessels, the skin, the tendons, the muscles and the bones that are dominated by the five zang-organs respectively.The heart is located in the chest between the two lobes of the lu
The spleen, located in the abdomen, governs digestion and absorption. As the source of qi, blood and body fluid, the spleen plays a vital role in maintaining life activities. Such a function of the spleen only comes into play after birth. That is why it is said that "the spleen is the acquired base
The kidney is located in the waist. That is why it is said in Huangdi Neijing that "the waist is the house of the kidney". The kidney stores essence and the essence transform qi and produces blood. Besides, the kidney is the source of genuine yin and genuine yang. So the kidney is closely related wi
The extraordinary fu-organs refer to another group of tissues and organs.The characteristics of the extraordinary fu-organsThe extraordinary fu-organs are characterized by hollowness, similar to the six fu-organs in morphology, and storage of essence, similar to the five zang-organs in function. Tha
Concept of stagnant bloodStagnant blood is a pathological product resulting from disturbance and stagnation of blood circulation, including abnormal flow of blood, or stagnated blood in meridians or viscera due to disturbed blood flow. In traditional Chinese medicine literature, it is variously term
