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 chi and essence, their movement (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 either 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