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*governs "unclogging and deflation" (疏泄, {{zh|p=shū-xiè}})<ref>中医世家 2006, chapter 4.2.1.</ref> |
*governs "unclogging and deflation" (疏泄, {{zh|p=shū-xiè}})<ref>中医世家 2006, chapter 4.2.1.</ref> primarily of qì and emotions. The free flow of qì in turn will ensure the free flow of blood, digestion, and water. |
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**the free flow of qì and xuě (blood) is particular significant since TCM stipulates that stagnation of that flow will cause pain. |
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**by association via its respective [[Wu Xing|element]] each zàng organ is embracing a certain emotion. The free flow of these five (and other) emotions is thus linked to the unrestrained circulation of the qì of the zàng organs. |
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*‘’stores‘’ (藏, {{zh|p=cáng}})<ref>中医世家 2006, chapter 4.2.2.</ref> blood |
*‘’stores‘’ (藏, {{zh|p=cáng}})<ref>中医世家 2006, chapter 4.2.2.</ref> blood |
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*opens into the eyes |
*opens into the eyes |
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*governs the tendons |
*governs the tendons |
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*reflects in the nails |
*reflects in the nails |
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*governs anger (怒{{zh|p=nǜ}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisdomsea.com/thread-413-1-1.html |title=中医理论:基础理论:第二节 内伤病因:一、七情:（二）七情与脏腑气血的关系 |author=阵雨 |date=15 December 2009 |accessdate=20 December 2010 |language=Chinese |trans_title=TCM theory - Basic theory - Chapter 2: Internal causes of disease - 1. The Seven Emotions - 1.2. The relations between the Seven Emotions, the zang-fu, and qi and blood }}</ref> |
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*houses the ''[[Hun and po|Hun]]'' (魂, "Ethereal Soul") |
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Home of the ''[[Hun and po|Hun]]'' (魂, Ethereal Soul), paired with the ''[[Gallbladder (Chinese medicine)|Gall bladder]]'' |
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A properly functioning Liver organ will ensure that the tendons are properly nourished and not too tense or gristly. The normal direction of Liver qi is downwards, when Liver qi "rebels" it can attack the Spleen causing nausea and poor appetite, it can rebel upwards causing tenseness in the shoulders and headaches, or it can stop flowing and become stagnant - leading to irritability and anger. When the Liver is dysfunctional there can be conditions such as headaches, premenstrual symptoms, tense muscles, loss of appetite, insomnia, anger, irritability and frustration. Liver blood stagnation may lead to amenorrhea, blood clotting, or a bearing down sensation with menstruation. |
A properly functioning Liver organ will ensure that the tendons are properly nourished and not too tense or gristly. The normal direction of Liver qi is downwards, when Liver qi "rebels" it can attack the Spleen causing nausea and poor appetite, it can rebel upwards causing tenseness in the shoulders and headaches, or it can stop flowing and become stagnant - leading to irritability and anger. When the Liver is dysfunctional there can be conditions such as headaches, premenstrual symptoms, tense muscles, loss of appetite, insomnia, anger, irritability and frustration. Liver blood stagnation may lead to amenorrhea, blood clotting, or a bearing down sensation with menstruation. |
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The Liver’s blood is responsible for the repetitive cycles of human life, for example [[menstruation]]. The [[Yellow Emperor's Classic]], or Nei Jing, describes the Liver as “the general of an army”. It secretes [[bile]], which is stored in the [[Gallbladder (Chinese medicine)|Gallbladder]]. |
The Liver’s blood is responsible for the repetitive cycles of human life, for example [[menstruation]]. The [[Yellow Emperor's Classic]], or Nei Jing, describes the Liver as “the general of an army”. It secretes [[bile]], which is stored in the [[Gallbladder (Chinese medicine)|Gallbladder]]. The peak time for the Liver is between 1-3am. The Liver also determines the capacity for pain. The fluid [[secretion]] is [[tears]]. |
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*中医世家 (2006-07-18), [http://www.zysj.com.cn/lilunshuji/jichulilun/44-3-1.html#m0-0 "第一节 五脏"], ''中医基础理论'', retrieved 2010-12-16 |
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Revision as of 11:14, 20 December 2010
The Liver (Chinese: 肝; pinyin: gān) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name.
In the context of the zang-fu concept
As a zàng, the Liver is considered to be a yin organ. Its associated yang organ is the Gallbladder. Both Liver and Gallbladder are attributed to the Wood element.
The Liver
- governs "unclogging and deflation" (疏泄, pinyin: shū-xiè)[1] primarily of qì and emotions. The free flow of qì in turn will ensure the free flow of blood, digestion, and water.
- the free flow of qì and xuě (blood) is particular significant since TCM stipulates that stagnation of that flow will cause pain.
- by association via its respective element each zàng organ is embracing a certain emotion. The free flow of these five (and other) emotions is thus linked to the unrestrained circulation of the qì of the zàng organs.
- ‘’stores‘’ (藏, pinyin: cáng)[2] blood
- opens into the eyes
- governs the tendons
- reflects in the nails
- governs anger (怒pinyin: nǜ)[3]
- houses the Hun (魂, "Ethereal Soul")
A properly functioning Liver organ will ensure that the tendons are properly nourished and not too tense or gristly. The normal direction of Liver qi is downwards, when Liver qi "rebels" it can attack the Spleen causing nausea and poor appetite, it can rebel upwards causing tenseness in the shoulders and headaches, or it can stop flowing and become stagnant - leading to irritability and anger. When the Liver is dysfunctional there can be conditions such as headaches, premenstrual symptoms, tense muscles, loss of appetite, insomnia, anger, irritability and frustration. Liver blood stagnation may lead to amenorrhea, blood clotting, or a bearing down sensation with menstruation.
The Liver’s blood is responsible for the repetitive cycles of human life, for example menstruation. The Yellow Emperor's Classic, or Nei Jing, describes the Liver as “the general of an army”. It secretes bile, which is stored in the Gallbladder. The peak time for the Liver is between 1-3am. The Liver also determines the capacity for pain. The fluid secretion is tears.
Notes
References
- 中医世家 (2006-07-18), "第一节 五脏", 中医基础理论, retrieved 2010-12-16