What is Zang-Fu Organs?

Zàng Fǔ · 脏腑 · Fundamental Theory

The internal organs of the body, classified into Zang (Yin, solid, storage organs like Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney) and Fu (Yang, hollow, transforming organs like Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Bladder, Triple Burner).

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

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What is Zang-Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

The internal organs of the body, classified into Zang (Yin, solid, storage organs like Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney) and Fu (Yang, hollow, transforming organs like Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Bladder, Triple Burner).

What category does Zang-Fu Organs belong to?

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

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