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Zangfu
Zangfu
is the term used to describe various yin and yang organs
in the body. A yin organ is called a Zang, while a yang
organ is called a Fu. Although the organs are identified
by their western anatomical names, Traditional Chinese medicine
views their function on a far broader scope, due in part
to the concepts of qi, and essence, their flow, and storage
responsibilities.
The
twelve organs of chinese medicine, which correspond to the
twelve meridians, or channels within the body, are classified
according to the functions of transformation (yin organs),
or transportation (yang organs).
The
Zang is made up of the six solid (yin) organs:
- heart
- pericardium
(sac surrounding the heart)
- lungs
- spleen
- liver
- kidney
The
Fu consists of the six hollow (yang) organs:
- small
intestine
- triple
warmer (an organ function)
- stomach
- large
intestine
- gallbladder
- urinary
bladder
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