The Lungs in Chinese Medicine In traditional Chinese medicine the Lungs govern Qi (energy) and respiration. The Lungs are the intermediary organ between the inside of the body and the external environment. Thus external pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and...
Phlegm is a pathology that often originates from weak digestion sourced in the spleen Qi. One of the spleen functions is to govern water metabolism, in charge of separation, transformation and movement of fluids. Â If spleen qi is deficient it cannot sufficiently...
The Yin functions of the lungs are calming, moisturizing and cooling. The lungs keep the skin flexible and toned the voice stable, the mouth and throat moist, and the total energy of the body steady. The flow of breathing is what keeps you “cool” when life...
The Lung is a light, fragile organ that is unable to tolerate extreme dryness, cold or heat, and prefers to be moistened. Lung Qi spreads over the whole body via its dispersing and descending functions. It stimulates or maintains the functions of the internal organs...
The Heart is considered to be the most important of all the internal organs, described as the “Emperor” of the internal organs. The Hearts main functions are to govern Blood and to house the Mind. The functions of the Heart are: Governs Blood The Heart is...
Signs: Palpitations (Key Sign) Fatigue Shortness of Breathon exertion Spontaneous Sweating Pale Face Discomfort in the chest and heart region Sensation of cold, cold limbs and hands, bright pale face Heart Qi and Yang treatment The treatment for Heart deficiency...
Causes for Heart Yin and Blood Deficiency Emotional All emotions potentially affect the Heart energy and strong emotions even more so.Long term fear, worry, grief, and anxiety erode heart Yin and Blood. Instant shock such as bad news or a sudden loss, as when a...
The theory of the Internal Organs represents the Chinese medicine view of the body as an integrated whole. The Internal Organs are functionally related to various vital substances, emotions, tissues and senses. Yin & Yang Internal Organs The Yang organs are in...
