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Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine - Class 03
Introduction to the fundamental principals of Chinese medicine
By: David Botton

Introductory Material on Internal Organs


Organ Descriptors

internally / externally related organ

via the meridians

"Homes" to its organ "Nets" its related organ

Physical Location

Physiological functions

Functional Title

traditional "one liner" of chief function

Dominates

motive force for function of physical structure

Controls

structures influenced by organ

Manifests

location where condition of organ apparent

Opens

sense organ correspondence

Houses

relationship to higher psycho-spiritual function

Poetic Function

Analogy to society

Extraordinary Organs

Brain

Marrow

Bones

Vessels

Uterus

Gallbladder

also regular fu

extraordinary since does not receive food or water

Zang Fu

Zang = Viscera

produce

store

interior

Fu = Bowls

decompose

convey waste

exterior

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