CHAPTER 4
VISCERAL MANIFESTATION THEORY
藏象学说
Upon completion of this chapter, you are required to:
- Master the words that form the TCM terms associated with visceral manifestation theory.
- Understand new TCM terms formed by these words.
- Be able to make new TCM terms with these words.
- Explain the concept of visceral manifestation theory.
- Describe the location and functions of viscera and bowels.
The human body is composed of the viscera, bowels, extraordinary organs, body constituents, sense organs and orifices, forming five-viscera-centered five systems.
The following websites can serve as your reference for studying visceral manifestation theory:
- http://www.tcmwiki.com/wiki/zangxiang-theory
- http://www.acupuncture-and-chinese-medicine.com/five-viscera.html