The core theory of TCM is about internal organs. The so-called five internal organs are the general name of liver, heart, spleen, lung and kidney; Six fu organs are the general names of gallbladder, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, bladder and triple energizer. Interestingly, ancient Chinese medicine classified the internal organs as "official positions" and compared the human body with social phenomena.
Zang-fu organs and fu-fu organs cooperate with each other from the outside to the inside, with one zang-fu organ corresponding to one fu-fu organ, the zang-fu organ belonging to yin as the inside and the fu-fu organ belonging to yang as the outside. The exterior and interior of zang-fu organs are connected by meridians, that is, the meridians of zang-fu organs and fu-fu organs are connected by meridians and qi, so zang-fu organs and fu-fu organs can influence and change each other in pathological changes.
"official position" of five internal organs
1, the liver is "the officer of the general".
The liver belongs to the wood in the five elements, corresponding to spring, symbolizing that a yang spirit breaks through the bondage of yin, which is the character of the liver. Liver can make qi flow smoothly, which is manifested by regulating emotions and promoting digestion of spleen and stomach.
2. The heart is the "official of the monarch".
The heart dominates the blood circulation of human body like a monarch, and the nutrition of limbs depends on the blood supply pumped by the heart. In addition, the mind also controls people's spirit, consciousness and thinking activities, and its functional state determines a person's overall mental outlook.
3. The spleen is an "admonition officer".
Spleen is in the center of the body, responsible for the transportation and transformation of the body and the distribution of essence and qi. Where there is something wrong with the human body, the spleen will transmit information. In addition, the spleen is gentle, upright and impartial, so it can reflect the problem fairly.
4. The lung is the "official of the prime minister".
The lung governs breathing, which is characterized by strong rhythm, and it can disperse the energy pumped by the heart to the whole body in proportion. This character is like Xiao He, the prime minister who made laws, so the lung is called "a relatively rich official".
5. The kidney is a "strong official".
It means that the essence stored in the kidney can play a powerful role, just like a Hercules. The surface of the kidney looks motionless, but it contains vitality. When kidney essence is full, people are strong and energetic.
Refer to the above content: People's Daily Online-TCM Health Care: TCM says that the five zang-organs have their own "official positions", and Baidu Encyclopedia-Five zang-organs.