The Six Fu-Viscera—The Stomach(wei)
The Stomach, located under the diaphragm and in the epigastrium, connects with the esophagus at its upper opening and with the Small Intestine at its Lower open...
Tag: The Manifestation of the Internal Organs
The Five Zang-Viscera —Liver( Gan )
Gan is located in the abdomen, below the diaphragm, on the right side, and is protected by the ribcage. Gan stores Blood, ensures the smooth flow of Qi, regul...
The Five Zang-Viscera —Lung( Fei )
Fei is located in the chest, occupying the highest position among the viscera, like a brilliant roof covered by a fine mist of slightly white, radiant light. It...
The Five Zang-Viscera —Herat(Xin)
Xin , located in the thorax above the diaphragm and under Fei , is physically wrapped within the Pericardium. It is shaped like a downward-pointing sphere or a ...
The Manifestation of the Internal Organs (Zang Xiang, 藏象)
“Zang Xiang” means visceral images and their manifestations. “Zang” refers to the internal organs; “Xiang” refers to the image or phenomenon. “Zang” and “Xiang”...