by clifford | Jul 26, 2024
Summary The Uterus is called ‘子宫‘ (Zi Gong) or ‘胞宫’（Bao Gong) . It literally translates to the ‘Palace of child’. Its main functions are related to the regulation of menstruation, child conception and pregnancy. The Functions of the Uterus The...
by clifford | Jul 26, 2024
Summary As distinct from the Western medical concept of urinary bladder, this concept from traditional Chinese medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated functions than an anatomical organ. The bladder system in TCM has many other functions besides...
by clifford | Jul 26, 2024
Summary The Gallbladder’s main function is to store Bile produced by the Liver and excrete it downwards to the Small Intestine to digest food. From this perspective, the Gallbladder’s function is the same as in Western Medicine theory. Physiologically...
by clifford | Jul 26, 2024
Summary As distinct from the Western medical concept of urinary bladder, this concept from traditional Chinese medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated functions than an anatomical organ. The bladder system in TCM has many other functions besides...
by clifford | Jul 26, 2024
Summary The Kidneys’ principal role from a Chinese Medicine standpoint is to store and release an Essence called “Jing” (精). The role of Jing is to govern one’s growth and development as well as reproduction. The Kidneys are also considered to...
