Organ Manifestation in Chinese Medicine

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Fu organs discussed in the lecture notes, including their functions, relationships, and pathological changes.

Fu Organs

The six functional organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, responsible for transporting and transforming substances.

Zangfu

Refers to the organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including both the yin (Zang) and yang (Fu) organs.

San Jiao

Also known as the Triple Burner, it regulates the movement of Qi and fluids within the body.

Stomach

Organ responsible for receiving food, ripening it, and initiating the digestive process.

Small Intestine

Organ responsible for separating the clear from the turbid during digestion.

Large Intestine

Organ that transforms and excretes waste, playing a key role in bowel movements.

Gallbladder

Organ that stores bile, assists in digestion, and influences decision-making.

Pathological Changes

Alterations in function that occur in response to disease or imbalance.

Qi

The vital life force or energy that flows through the body, essential for health.

Damp-Heat

A pathological condition in TCM characterized by an excess of dampness and heat in the body.