The Production of Qi
There are two origins of Qi: congenital (or Primordial) and acquired. Congenital Qi is inherited from one’s parents. This intangible Qi, stored in the Kidneys, ...
The concept of Qi
(1) Qi is the essential substance of the human body Qi is described as the basic element of human vital energy in classic Chinese literature. The underlying the...
The Six Fu-Viscera Relationships
Physiologically, the six Fu-viscera coordinate food and water digestion, absorption, and discharge of waste. Food enters the Stomach, where it is partially dige...
The relationship between Pi(脾)and Shen(肾)
The Pi -Shen relationship is a kind of mutual nourishment and interdependence. Pi is the root of an acquired base (post-birth); Shen is the root of a congenit...
The relationship between Gan(肝)and Shen(肾)
Gan stores Blood, and Shen stores vital Essence. Blood and Essence promote, transform, and depend on each other. In TCM research, Shen energy radiates to Gan...
The relationship between Fei(肺)and Shen(肾)
The Fei –Shen relationship is mainly reflected in Qi movement, water metabolism, and the mutual supplementation of Yin-fluid. Fei regulates water circulation,...
The relationship between Fei (肺)and Gan (肝)
The Fei –Gan relationship mainly regulates Qi flow and reflects the coordination of Qi and Blood. Fei regulates the descent of Qi, and Gan stores Blood and r...
The relationship between Fei (肺)and Pi (脾)
Fei and Pi assist each other in Qi generation and water metabolism. Fei inhales fresh air and distributes water to all parts of the body, while Pi absorbs n...
The relationship between Xin (心)and Shen (肾)
The Xin and Shen relationship is demonstrated by the interdependence between Fire and water, or Yin and Yang. The energy of Xin and of Shen are constantly i...
The relationship between Xin (心)and Gan (肝)
Xin regulates both Blood circulation and its volume, while Gan stores Blood like a reservoir. The two viscera, therefore, coordinate Blood circulation. Xin r...