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Zang-Fu theory is a concept within traditional Chinese medicine, part of the TCM model of the body. There are five zang (臟 pinyin zang4 心、肝、脾、肺、腎) and six fu (腑 pinyin fu3 胃、小腸 、大腸、膀胱、膽、三焦).This theory treats each of the Zang organs as an energy center that runs an entire
system, similar to the Hindu chakra concept. The Zang systems include organs, senses, emotions, and the
musculoskeletal system--essentially, the entire person divided into five
categorical systems. Zang organs are also known as yin organs, and each has a Fu partner, a yang organ (see Yin Yang). In addition to bodily functions, each Zang organ is the home of an aspect of the spirit.
With a thorough understanding of either of these
schools of thought, therapeutic results are achieved accordingly. The
theory is always in service of practical, therapeutic application, with the
goal of an "elegant" treatment. An elegant treatment uses the least amount
of force for the greatest therapeutic benefit, and requires true mastery of
the art of traditional Chinese Medicine.
The five elements are associated energetically with the following Zang-Fu organs
- Wood: Liver, home of the Hun (Ethereal Soul), paired with the Gall Bladder
- Fire: Heart, home of the Shen (Aggregate Soul) paired with the Small intestine (and secondarily, the San Jiao or Triple burner and Pericardium)
- Earth: Spleen, home of the Yi (Intellect), paired with the StomachAs distinct from the Western medical concept of Stomach, this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ. See Zang Fu theory).
- Water: KidneyAs distinct from the Western medical concept of Kidneys, this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ. See Zang Fu theory)., home of the Zhi (Will), paired with the BladderAs distinct from the Western medical concept of Urinary bladder, this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ. See Zang Fu theory).
- Metal: LungAs distinct from the Western medical concept of Lungs, this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ. See Zang Fu theory)., home of the Po (Corporeal Soul), paired with the Large IntestineAs distinct from the Western medical concept of Large Intestine, this concept from Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ. See Zang Fu theory).
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