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Damp-Heat in Bladder

Burning urination, urgency, turbid urine

Bladder Deficiency and Cold

Frequent clear urination, incontinence

Bladder

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Not an anatomical organ but a functional system:

  • Upper Jiao (LU & HT): distributes Qi and fluids

  • Middle Jiao (SP & ST): digestion and transformation

  • Lower Jiao (LR, KI, BL, Intestines): elimination, reproduction

 

Disorders depend on fluid metabolism and Qi regulation across these areas.

Triple Burner

Kidney Yin Deficiency

Night sweats, dry mouth, tinnitus

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Cold back, impotence, edema

Kidney Qi Not Firm

Urinary incontinence, dribbling

Kidneys Failing to Grasp Qi

SOB on exertion, asthma

Kidney Jing Deficiency

Developmental delay, infertility, early aging

Kidney

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Similar to Heart, but used more in emotional/mental disturbances

 

Heat in the Pericardium

(e.g. in febrile disease at Ying level)

Delirium, high fever, incoherent speech

Pericardium

Heart Qi Deficiency

Palpitations, fatigue, spontaneous sweating

Heart Yang Deficiency

Cold limbs, pale face, chest tightness

Heart Blood Deficiency

Insomnia, anxiety, poor memory, pale tongue

Heart Yin Deficiency

Insomnia, night sweats, red tongue

Heart Fire Blazing

Restlessness, tongue ulcers, red face

Phlegm misting the Heart

Confusion, depression, muttering

Phlegm-Fire disturbing the Shen

mania, aggressive behaviour

Heart

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Lung Qi Deficiency

Weak voice, SOB, frequent colds

Lung Yin Deficiency

Dry cough, hoarse voice, 5-palm heat

Invasion of Wind-Cold/Heat

Chills, cough, nasal congestion

Phlegm in the Lungs

Cough with sputum, chest congestion

Dryness invading the Lungs

Dry throat, dry skin, dry cough

Lung

Zang-Fu Organ Pathology

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Zang-Fu Organ Pathology

The Zang-Fu organs (脏腑) are central to understanding pathology. Each organ is viewed not only in terms of its physiological role, but also its energetic, emotional, and systemic functions. Pathology of the Zang-Fu organs results from imbalances of Qi, Blood, Body Fluids, Yin/Yang, and external or internal pathogenic factors, leading to specific clinical syndromes.

Spleen Qi Deficiency

Poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue

Spleen Yang Deficiency

Cold limbs, diarrhea, edema

Spleen not controlling Blood

Bleeding (e.g. uterine, gum)

Spleen Qi Sinking

Organ prolapses, bearing-down sensation

Dampness in the Spleen

Heaviness, bloating, sticky stools

Spleen

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Liver Qi Stagnation

Distension, PMS, emotional lability

Liver Fire

Headache, red eyes, irritability, bitter taste

Liver Blood Deficiency

Dizziness, blurry vision, dry nails

Liver Yin Deficiency

Dry eyes, tremors, insomnia

Liver Yang Rising

Tinnitus, hypertension, dizziness

Liver Wind

Convulsions, tremors, stroke

Cold in the Liver Channel

Hernial pain, dysmenorrhea

Liver

Stomach Qi Deficiency

Tiredness after eating, weak digestion

Stomach Yin Deficiency

Dry mouth, hunger without appetite

Stomach Fire

Bad breath, gum swelling, thirst

Food Retention

Bloating, sour reflux, foul breath

Cold Invading Stomach

Sudden epigastric pain relieved by warmth

Stomach

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Dryness in LI

Constipation, dry stools

Damp-Heat in LI

Diarrhea with foul odour, burning anus

Qi Stagnation in LI

Abdominal pain, bloating

Large Intestine

Excess Heat

Tongue ulcers, dark urine, irritability

Qi Pain (cold-type colic)

Lower abdominal twisting pain

Qi Tied

Acute appendicitis-type pain, worse with pressure

Small Intestine

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Damp-Heat in GB

Jaundice, bitter taste, hypochondriac pain

GB Qi Deficiency

Indecisiveness, easily startled

Gallbladder

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