What is Extraordinary Fu Organs?

Qí Héng Zhī Fǔ · 奇恒之腑 · Zang-Fu Organs

These are organs that share characteristics of both Zang and Fu organs, storing essence like Zang organs but having a hollow structure like Fu organs. They include the Brain, Marrow, Bones, Uterus, Blood Vessels, and Gallbladder.

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Extraordinary Fu Organs belongs to the Zang-Fu Organs group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Zang-Fu Organs terms

Blood VesselsBrainFu OrgansGallbladderHeartKidneyLarge IntestineLiverLower JiaoLungMarrowMiddle JiaoPericardiumSan Jiao (Triple Burner)

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What is Extraordinary Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

These are organs that share characteristics of both Zang and Fu organs, storing essence like Zang organs but having a hollow structure like Fu organs. They include the Brain, Marrow, Bones, Uterus, Blood Vessels, and Gallbladder.

What category does Extraordinary Fu Organs belong to?

Extraordinary Fu Organs is part of the Zang-Fu Organs group of TCM concepts.

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