吾性吾命。吾爱吾真。彼苍异我。肩荷匪轻百尔调摄卫生有经。HT 然桎梏。胡不自尊。
我有慧剑。倚天耀雪。水可断蛟。陆可 革。况此情缘。何难斩截。一挥立碎。乃为后
以上数款。不假药石。其用较药石犹精。无事饵术。其功视饵术更捷。所谓一帖清凉。
二竖立瘥。抱 者。洵宜置之榻左。永为箴砭焉。
尊生主人孙文胤谨识
（藏象论附脏腑图形并各经补泻。温凉引经）
帝曰。五脏应四时。各有收受乎岐伯曰。东方青色入通于肝。开窍于目。藏精于肝。其病
骇。其味酸。其类草木。其畜鸡。其谷麦。其应四时上为岁星。是以春气在头也。其音角。
其数入。其臭臊。是以知病之在筋也。其声为呼。其变动为握。在志为怒。怒伤肝。悲胜怒
。风伤筋燥。胜风。酸伤筋。辛胜酸。
南方赤色入通于心。开窍于耳。藏精于心。其病在五脏。其味苦。其类火。其畜羊。其
谷黍
忧。在志为喜。喜伤心。恐胜喜。热伤气。寒胜热。苦伤气。酸胜苦。
中央黄色入通于脾。开窍于口。藏精于脾。故病在舌本。其味甘。其类土。其畜牛。其
谷稷。其应四时上为镇星。是以知病之在肉也。其音宫。其数五。其臭香。其声为歌。在变动为
哕。在志为思。思伤脾。怒胜思。湿伤肉风胜湿。甘伤肉。酸胜甘西方白色入通肺。开窍于
鼻。藏精于肺。故病于在背其味辛。其类金。其畜马。其谷稻。其应四时上为太白星。是以
知病之在皮毛也。其音商。其数九。其臭腥。其声为笑。在变动为咳。在志为忧。忧伤肺。
喜胜忧热伤皮毛。寒胜热。辛伤皮毛。苦胜辛。
北方黑色入通于肾。开窍于二阴。藏精于肾。故病在溪。其味咸。其类水。其畜彘。其
栗。在志为恐。恐伤肾。思胜恐。寒伤血。燥胜寒。咸伤血。甘胜咸。
帝曰愿闻十二脏相使贵贱何如。岐伯对曰。心者君主之官也神明出焉。肺者相传之官。
治节出焉。
肝者将军之官。谋虑出焉。胆者中正之官。决断出焉。膻中者臣使之官。喜乐出焉。
脾胃
者仓廪之官。五味出焉。大肠者传导之官。变化出焉。小肠者受盛之官。化物出焉。肾者作
强之官。伎巧出焉。三焦者决渎之官。水道出焉。膀胱者州都之官。津液藏焉。气化则能出
矣。凡十二官。不得相失也。故主明则下安。以此而养生则寿。殁世不殆。以为天下则大昌
。主不明。则十二官危。使道闭塞而不通。形乃大伤。以此养生则殃。为天下者其宗大危。
戒之戒之。
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心形如未敷莲花重十二两。中看七孔三毛。盛精汁三合。附脊第五椎。
补 枣仁 麦门冬 远志 山药 当归 天竺黄
泻 贝母 玄胡索 黄连 木香
温 藿香 石菖蒲
凉 竹叶 牛黄 朱砂 连翘 犀角
引经 独活 细辛
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用重四斤四两。左三右四。凡七叶。附脊第九椎。
补 木瓜 阿胶 薏苡仁 枣仁
泻 青皮 芍药 柴胡 青黛
温 木香 肉桂 吴茱萸
凉 甘菊 车前子 胡黄连 龙胆草
引经 柴胡（本经） 川芎（行上） 青皮（行下）
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脾重二斤二两。扁广三寸。长五寸。有散膏半斤。
补 人参 白术 黄 莲子 芡实 陈皮 扁豆 甘草 山药 苍术
泻 枳实 青皮 石膏
温 丁香 藿香 胡椒 良姜 附子 官桂 吴茱萸
凉 滑石 玄明粉
引经 升麻 白芍药
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肺重三斤三两。六叶两耳。凡入叶。附脊第三椎。
补 人参 黄 五味子 山药 紫菀 百部 茯苓 麦门冬 阿胶
泻 防风 葶苈 桑白皮 枳壳 泽泻 苏子
温 干姜 生姜 款冬花 木香 白豆蔻
凉 沙参 玄参 天门冬 贝母 桔梗 栝蒌仁 枯芩 马兜铃 山栀 人溺
引经 葱白 升麻 白芷
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肾有两枚。形如豇豆。重一斤一两。附脊第十四椎。当胃下两傍。前后与脐平直。
补 芡实 地黄 龙骨 虎骨 牡蛎 桑螵蛸 龟板 山药 锁阳 五味子 牛膝 枸杞 杜
仲山茱萸 泻泽泻 知母
温 附子 肉桂 破故纸 鹿茸 沉香 腽肭脐
凉 黄柏 知母 牡丹皮 地骨皮
引经 独活 肉桂
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胆。在肝之短叶间。重三两三铢。藏精汁三合。状如瓶。
补 龙胆草 木通
泻 青皮 柴胡
温 半夏 生姜 陈皮 川芎
凉 黄连 竹茹
引经 川芎（上行） 柴胡（本经） 青皮（下行）
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食脘。胃重二斤十四两。纡曲屈伸。长二尺六寸。大一尺五寸。径五寸。容谷二斗。水一斗
五升。胃下口。即小肠上口。
补 白术 莲子 芡实 陈皮 扁豆 黄 山药 半夏 百合 苍术
泻 枳实 朴硝 大黄
温 藿香 浓朴 益智 丁香 吴茱萸 草豆蔻 白豆蔻 肉豆蔻 良姜 干姜 生姜
木香 香附 胡椒
凉 滑石 石膏 石斛 玄明粉 黄连 黄芩 天花粉 山栀 升麻 连翘 葛根 竹
茹知母
引经 升麻 白芷 葛根（上行） 石膏 （行下）
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大肠。重二斤十二两。长二丈一尺。广四寸。径一寸。当脐右回叠积十六曲。盛谷一斗
。水七升半。
下接直肠。为肛门谷道即后阴是也。
补 牡蛎 肉豆蔻 诃黎勒 五倍子 龙骨 莲子 粟壳
泻 枳壳 桃仁 麻仁 芒硝 大黄 槟榔 石斛
温 干姜 肉桂 吴茱萸
凉 槐花 条芩
引经 葛根 白芷 升麻（上升） 石膏（下行）
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小肠。重二斤十四两。长三丈二尺。广二寸半。径八分。分之少半。左回叠积十六曲。
容谷二斗四升。水六升三合。合之大半。
补 牡蛎 石斛
泻 荔枝子 葱白 紫苏 木通
温 小茴香 大茴香 乌药
凉 天花粉 黄芩
引经 本 羌活（行上） 黄柏（行下）
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膀胱。重九两二铢。纵广九寸。盛溺九升九合。广二寸半。
补 橘核 菖蒲 龙骨 续断 益智仁
泻 芒硝 滑石 泽泻 车前子
温 茴香 乌药
凉 生地 甘草梢 黄柏
引经 本 羌活（行上） 黄柏（行下）
十二经络中。惟三焦独无图者。上焦如雾。中焦如沥。下焦如渎。有象无质。即上中下
。三部脏腑空处是也。
补 黄 甘草 益智仁
泻 泽泻
温 附子
凉 石膏 地骨皮
引经 柴胡 川芎（行上） 青皮（行下）
八风宜避（风者发屋折木扬砂起石开发腠里体虚弱病后宜当避之）
从正南方来。名曰大弱风。其伤人。内舍于心。外在于脉。其气主为热。（夏至为实风
从西南方来。名曰谋风。其伤人。内舍于脾。外在于肌。其气主弱。（立秋为实风立春为虚风）
从正西方来。名曰刚风。其伤人。内舍于肺。外在皮肤其主气为燥。（秋分为实风春分为虚风）。
从西北方来。名曰折风。其伤人。内舍于小肠。外在于手太阳脉。脉绝则溢。脉闭则结
。（立冬为实风立夏为虚风）
从西北方来名曰大刚风。其伤人内舍于肾。外在于骨。与肩背之膂筋。其气主为寒。（
冬至为实风夏至为虚风）
从东北方来名曰凶风。其伤人内舍于大肠。外在于两胁腋骨下及肢节。（立春为实风立
秋为虚风）
从正东方来名曰婴儿风。其伤人内舍于肝。外在于筋纽。其主为身湿。（春分为实风秋
分为虚风）
从东南方来名曰弱风。其伤人。内舍于胃。外藏于肌肉。其气主体重。（夏至为实风冬
至为虚风）。
此八风。皆从其虚之所袭。乃能病患。故圣人云。风如避矢石焉。
我的本性，我的生命。我珍爱我的纯真。上天赋予我独特的生命，肩负的责任并不轻。你们应当遵循调养身心的法则。然而，如果自我束缚，为何不尊重自己？
我有智慧的利剑，倚天而立，光芒如雪般耀眼。这把剑在水中可以斩断蛟龙，在陆地上可以切割皮革（注：原文“陆可 革”疑为脱字，结合语境及前文“水可断蛟”，此处意指陆地上的切割能力，通常典故为“陆断犀象”或类似，但依原文直译意为切割）。何况是这些情感缘分，有什么难以斩断的呢？一挥之下立刻粉碎，这才是后文所说的……以上这几条原则，不需要借助药物和针石，其作用比药物针石更加精妙。不需要服用丹药，其功效比服用丹药更迅速。所谓一帖清凉药，就能让病魔（二竖）立刻痊愈。患有此类疾病的人，确实应该将此置于床榻左侧，永远作为规劝和治疗的准则。
尊生主人孙文胤谨识
黄帝说：五脏对应四季，各有相应的收受关联吗？岐伯回答说：东方青色，内通于肝，开窍于目，精气藏于肝。肝病表现为惊骇，味道属酸，类别属于草木，家畜对应鸡，五谷对应麦，应合四季中的春季，天上对应岁星。因此春气在头部。其音为角，其数为八，气味为臊，声音为呼，变动表现为抽搐握拳。情志为怒，怒伤肝，悲能胜怒。风邪伤筋，燥能胜风；酸味伤筋，辛味能胜酸。
南方赤色，内通于心，开窍于耳，精气藏于心。心病表现在五脏，味道属苦，类别属于火，家畜对应羊，五谷对应黍。忧思过度伤心，情志为喜，喜伤心，恐能胜喜。热邪伤气，寒能胜热；苦味伤气，酸味能胜苦。
中央黄色，内通于脾，开窍于口，精气藏于脾。所以病在舌根。味道属甘，类别属于土，家畜对应牛，五谷对应稷，应合四季中的长夏，天上对应镇星。因此知道病在肌肉。其音为宫，其数为五，气味为香，声音为歌，变动表现为呃逆。情志为思，思伤脾，怒能胜思。湿邪伤肉，风能胜湿；甘味伤肉，酸味能胜甘。
西方白色，内通于肺，开窍于鼻，精气藏于肺。所以病在背部。味道属辛，类别属于金，家畜对应马，五谷对应稻，应合四季中的秋季，天上对应太白星。因此知道病在皮毛。其音为商，其数为九，气味为腥，声音为笑，变动表现为咳嗽。情志为忧，忧伤肺，喜能胜忧。热邪伤皮毛，寒能胜热；辛味伤皮毛，苦味能胜辛。
北方黑色，内通于肾，开窍于前后二阴，精气藏于肾。所以病在关节溪谷。味道属咸，类别属于水，家畜对应猪，五谷对应栗。情志为恐，恐伤肾，思能胜恐。寒邪伤血，燥能胜寒；咸味伤血，甘味能胜咸。
黄帝说：我想听听十二脏之间的相互使役关系及其贵贱次序是怎样的。岐伯回答说：心是君主之官，神明由此产生。肺是相傅之官，治节由此产生。肝是将军之官，谋虑由此产生。胆是中正之官，决断由此产生。膻中是臣使之官，喜乐由此产生。脾胃是仓廪之官，五味由此产生。大肠是传导之官，变化由此产生。小肠是受盛之官，化物由此产生。肾是作强之官，伎巧由此产生。三焦是决渎之官，水道由此产生。膀胱是州都之官，津液藏于此，气化后才能排出。这十二个器官，不能互相失序。所以君主清明，则下属安定，以此养生则长寿，终身无危，以此治理天下则大昌盛。君主不明，则十二官危险，使道闭塞不通，形体受到严重损伤，以此养生则遭殃，治理天下则宗庙大危。要警惕啊，要警惕啊。
心脏形状像未开放的莲花，重十二两，中间看有七孔三毛，盛放精汁三合，附着在脊柱第五椎处。
补心：枣仁、麦门冬、远志、山药、当归、天竺黄
泻心：贝母、玄胡索、黄连、木香
温心：藿香、石菖蒲
凉心：竹叶、牛黄、朱砂、连翘、犀角
引经药：独活、细辛
肝脏形状重四斤四两，左边三叶右边四叶，共七叶，附着在脊柱第九椎处。
补肝：木瓜、阿胶、薏苡仁、枣仁
泻肝：青皮、芍药、柴胡、青黛
温肝：木香、肉桂、吴茱萸
凉肝：甘菊、车前子、胡黄连、龙胆草
引经药：柴胡（走本经）、川芎（走上部）、青皮（走下部）
脾脏形状重二斤二两，扁平宽三寸，长五寸，旁边有散膏半斤。
补脾：人参、白术、黄芪、莲子、芡实、陈皮、扁豆、甘草、山药、苍术
泻脾：枳实、青皮、石膏
温脾：丁香、藿香、胡椒、良姜、附子、官桂、吴茱萸
凉脾：滑石、玄明粉
引经药：升麻、白芍药
肺脏形状重三斤三两，六叶两耳，共七叶，附着在脊柱第三椎处。
补肺：人参、黄芪、五味子、山药、紫菀、百部、茯苓、麦门冬、阿胶
泻肺：防风、葶苈、桑白皮、枳壳、泽泻、苏子
温肺：干姜、生姜、款冬花、木香、白豆蔻
凉肺：沙参、玄参、天门冬、贝母、桔梗、栝蒌仁、枯芩、马兜铃、山栀、人溺
引经药：葱白、升麻、白芷
肾脏有两个，形状像豇豆，重一斤一两，附着在脊柱第十四椎处，位于胃下方两侧，前后与脐平齐。
补肾：芡实、地黄、龙骨、虎骨、牡蛎、桑螵蛸、龟板、山药、锁阳、五味子、牛膝、枸杞、杜仲、山茱萸
泻肾：泽泻、知母
温肾：附子、肉桂、破故纸、鹿茸、沉香、腽肭脐
凉肾：黄柏、知母、牡丹皮、地骨皮
引经药：独活、肉桂
胆腑形状，在肝的短叶之间，重三两三铢，盛放精汁三合，形状像瓶子。
补胆：龙胆草、木通
泻胆：青皮、柴胡
温胆：半夏、生姜、陈皮、川芎
凉胆：黄连、竹茹
引经药：川芎（上行）、柴胡（走本经）、青皮（下行）
胃腑形状，食脘，胃重二斤十四两，弯曲屈伸，长二尺六寸，大一尺五寸，径五寸，容纳谷物二斗，水一斗五升。胃下口即小肠上口。
补胃：白术、莲子、芡实、陈皮、扁豆、黄芪、山药、半夏、百合、苍术
泻胃：枳实、朴硝、大黄
温胃：藿香、浓朴、益智、丁香、吴茱萸、草豆蔻、白豆蔻、肉豆蔻、良姜、干姜、生姜、木香、香附、胡椒
凉胃：滑石、石膏、石斛、玄明粉、黄连、黄芩、天花粉、山栀、升麻、连翘、葛根、竹茹、知母
引经药：升麻、白芷、葛根（上行）、石膏（下行）
大肠形状，重二斤十二两，长二丈一尺，广四寸，径一寸，在脐右侧回叠积聚十六曲，容纳谷物一斗，水七升半。
下端连接直肠，为肛门谷道，即后阴。
补大肠：牡蛎、肉豆蔻、诃黎勒、五倍子、龙骨、莲子、粟壳
泻大肠：枳壳、桃仁、麻仁、芒硝、大黄、槟榔、石斛
温大肠：干姜、肉桂、吴茱萸
凉大肠：槐花、条芩
引经药：葛根、白芷、升麻（上升）、石膏（下行）
小肠形状，重二斤十四两，长三丈二尺，广二寸半，径八分又三分之一分，向左回叠积聚十六曲。
容纳谷物二斗四升，水六升三合，加上大半部分。
补小肠：牡蛎、石斛
泻小肠：荔枝子、葱白、紫苏、木通
温小肠：小茴香、大茴香、乌药
凉小肠：天花粉、黄芩
引经药：本、羌活（行上）、黄柏（行下）
膀胱形状，重九两二铢，纵广九寸，盛尿九升九合，广二寸半。
补膀胱：橘核、菖蒲、龙骨、续断、益智仁
泻膀胱：芒硝、滑石、泽泻、车前子
温膀胱：茴香、乌药
凉膀胱：生地、甘草梢、黄柏
引经药：本、羌活（行上）、黄柏（行下）
十二经络中，只有三焦没有单独图形。上焦如雾，中焦如沥，下焦如渎，有形而无质，即上中下三部脏腑的空隙处。
补三焦：黄芪、甘草、益智仁
泻三焦：泽泻
温三焦：附子
凉三焦：石膏、地骨皮
引经药：柴胡、川芎（行上）、青皮（行下）
八风宜避（风邪能吹开房屋、折断树木、扬起沙尘、卷起石块，开发腠理，体虚及病后之人应当避开它）：
从正南方来的风，名叫大弱风。它伤害人体，内舍于心，外在脉，其气主热。（夏至时为实风）
从西南方来的风，名叫谋风。它伤害人体，内舍于脾，外在肌，其气主弱。（立秋时为实风，立春时为虚风）
从正西方来的风，名叫刚风。它伤害人体，内舍于肺，外在皮肤，其气主燥。（秋分时为实风，春分时为虚风）
从西北方来的风，名叫折风。它伤害人体，内舍于小肠，外在手太阳脉，脉绝则溢，脉闭则结。（立冬时为实风，立夏时为虚风）
从西北方来的风，名叫大刚风。它伤害人体，内舍于肾，外在骨，以及肩背的膂筋，其气主寒。（冬至时为实风，夏至时为虚风）
从东北方来的风，名叫凶风。它伤害人体，内舍于大肠，外在两胁腋骨下及肢节。（立春时为实风，立秋时为虚风）
从正东方来的风，名叫婴儿风。它伤害人体，内舍于肝，外在筋纽，其气主身湿。（春分时为实风，秋分时为虚风）
从东南方来的风，名叫弱风。它伤害人体，内舍于胃，外藏于肌肉，其气主体重。（夏至时为实风，冬至时为虚风）
这八种风，都是从人体虚弱之处侵袭，才能致病。所以圣人说：防避风邪就像躲避箭矢石头一样。
My nature, my life. I cherish my authenticity. Heaven has endowed me with uniqueness, and the responsibility I bear is not light. You should follow the principles of regulating and maintaining health. However, if you bind yourself, why do you not respect yourself?
I possess a sword of wisdom, leaning against the sky, shining like snow. In water, it can sever dragons; on land, it can cut leather (Note: The original text "Lu ke Ge" likely implies cutting capability on land, often associated with severing rhinos or elephants in classical contexts, but translated literally here as cutting). How much more so for these emotional attachments; what difficulty is there in severing them? With one wave, they shatter instantly, which is what follows... Regarding the above points, no medicine or needles are required; their efficacy is more refined than that of medicines. There is no need to ingest elixirs; their merit is swifter than taking elixirs. It is said that one dose of cooling medicine can make the two ministers of disease (metaphor for illness) recover immediately. Those suffering from such conditions should indeed place this [text/advice] on the left side of their bed, forever using it as a guideline for admonition and treatment.
Respectfully recorded by Sun Wenyin, Master of Zunsheng.
(Attached: Treatise on Zang-Fu Manifestations, Diagrams of Zang-Fu Organs, Tonification and Draining Methods for Each Meridian, and Guiding Herbs for Warm/Cool Properties.)
The Yellow Emperor asked: Do the Five Zang organs correspond to the Four Seasons, each having specific correspondences? Qibo replied: The East corresponds to the color green, internally connecting to the Liver (Gan, Liver), opening into the eyes, and storing essence in the liver. Liver diseases manifest as fright, the flavor is sour, the category is wood/plants, the domestic animal is the chicken, the grain is wheat, and it corresponds to Spring, represented by the Star Sui Xing (Jupiter). Thus, the Qi of Spring resides in the head. Its musical note is Jue, its number is eight, its odor is fishy, its sound is calling out, and its pathological change is clenching/grasping. Its emotion is anger; anger injures the Liver, while grief overcomes anger. Wind pathogen injures tendons; dryness overcomes wind. Sour flavor injures tendons; pungent flavor overcomes sour.
The South corresponds to the color red, internally connecting to the Heart (Xin, Heart), opening into the ears, and storing essence in the heart. Heart diseases manifest within the five Zang organs, the flavor is bitter, the category is fire, the domestic animal is the sheep, and the grain is millet. Excessive worry injures the heart; its emotion is joy; joy injures the heart, while fear overcomes joy. Heat pathogen injures Qi; cold overcomes heat. Bitter flavor injures Qi; sour flavor overcomes bitter.
The Center corresponds to the color yellow, internally connecting to the Spleen (Pi, Spleen), opening into the mouth, and storing essence in the spleen. Therefore, diseases manifest at the root of the tongue. The flavor is sweet, the category is earth, the domestic animal is the cow, and the grain is broomcorn millet. It corresponds to the late summer season, represented by the Star Zhen Xing (Saturn). Thus, one knows that diseases reside in the flesh/muscles. Its musical note is Gong, its number is five, its odor is fragrant, its sound is singing, and its pathological change is hiccups. Its emotion is pensive rumination; excessive thinking injures the Spleen, while anger overcomes thinking. Dampness pathogen injures muscles; wind overcomes dampness. Sweet flavor injures muscles; sour flavor overcomes sweet.
The West corresponds to the color white, internally connecting to the Lung (Fei, Lung), opening into the nose, and storing essence in the lungs. Therefore, diseases manifest on the back. The flavor is pungent, the category is metal, the domestic animal is the horse, and the grain is rice. It corresponds to Autumn, represented by the Star Tai Bai (Venus). Thus, one knows that diseases reside in the skin and hair. Its musical note is Shang, its number is nine, its odor is raw/fishy, its sound is laughing, and its pathological change is coughing. Its emotion is sorrow/worry; sorrow injures the Lungs, while joy overcomes sorrow. Heat pathogen injures skin and hair; cold overcomes heat. Pungent flavor injures skin and hair; bitter flavor overcomes pungent.
The North corresponds to the color black, internally connecting to the Kidney (Shen, Kidney), opening into the two yin orifices (urethra and anus), and storing essence in the kidneys. Therefore, diseases manifest in the joints and valleys. The flavor is salty, the category is water, the domestic animal is the pig, and the grain is chestnut. Its emotion is fear; fear injures the Kidneys, while thinking overcomes fear. Cold pathogen injures blood; dryness overcomes cold. Salty flavor injures blood; sweet flavor overcomes salty.
The Yellow Emperor asked: I wish to hear about the mutual service relationships and hierarchy among the Twelve Zang-Fu organs. Qibo responded: The Heart is the Official of the Sovereign, from whom Shen Ming (Spirit/Mind) emerges. The Lung is the Official of the Prime Minister, from whom regulation and rhythm emerge. The Liver is the Official of the General, from whom strategy and planning emerge. The Gallbladder is the Official of Integrity, from whom decision-making emerges. The Dan Zhong (Chest/Pericardium area) is the Official of the Envoy, from which joy and pleasure emerge. The Stomach and Spleen are the Officials of the Granary, from which the flavors of the five foods emerge. The Large Intestine is the Official of Transmission, from which transformation occurs. The Small Intestine is the Official of Reception, from which differentiation of substances occurs. The Kidney is the Official of Strength, from which dexterity and skill emerge. The San Jiao (Triple Burner) is the Official of Irrigation, from which water pathways emerge. The Bladder is the Official of the Capital, where fluids are stored; only through Qi transformation can they be excreted. These twelve officials must not lose their order. If the Sovereign is clear, the subordinates are peaceful; using this for health preservation leads to longevity and safety throughout life. Using this to govern the world leads to great prosperity. If the Sovereign is unclear, the twelve officials are in danger, the channels become blocked, and the physical form suffers greatly. Using this for health preservation leads to disaster, and governing the world leads to great peril for the ancestral temple. Beware, beware!
[Heart Diagram]
The Heart resembles an unopened lotus flower, weighing 12 liang. Internally, it has seven holes and three hairs. It holds 3 he of essence fluid. It attaches to the fifth thoracic vertebra.
Tonify: Zao Ren (Ziziphus Seed), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root), Tian Zhu Huang (Bamboo Resin).
Drain: Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Xuan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome), Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Mu Xiang (Aucklandia Root).
Warm: Huo Xiang (Pogostemon Herb), Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Rhizome).
Cool: Zhu Ye (Bamboo Leaf), Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn - *Note: Use substitutes in modern practice*).
Meridian Guide: Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Xi Xin (Asarum Root).
[Liver Diagram]
The Liver weighs 4 jin 4 liang. It has three lobes on the left and four on the right, totaling seven lobes. It attaches to the ninth thoracic vertebra.
Tonify: Mu Gua (Chaenomeles Fruit), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Yi Yi Ren (Coix Seed), Zao Ren (Ziziphus Seed).
Drain: Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel), Shao Yao (Peony Root), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis).
Warm: Mu Xiang (Aucklandia Root), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit).
Cool: Gan Ju (Chrysanthemum Flower), Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), Hu Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome - *Note: Likely refers to a specific preparation or related herb*), Long Dan Cao (Gentiana Root).
Meridian Guide: Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root - enters meridian), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome - ascends), Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel - descends).
[Spleen Diagram]
The Spleen weighs 2 jin 2 liang. It is flat, 3 cun wide, and 5 cun long. Adjacent to it is half a jin of loose pancreas-like tissue.
Tonify: Ren Shen (Ginseng Root), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Qian Shi (Euryale Seed), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Bian Dou (Lablab Bean), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome).
Drain: Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum).
Warm: Ding Xiang (Clove), Huo Xiang (Pogostemon Herb), Hu Jiao (Pepper), Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome), Fu Zi (Aconite Lateral Root), Guan Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit).
Cool: Hua Shi (Kaolin), Xuan Ming Fen (Mirabilite).
Meridian Guide: Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root).
[Lung Diagram]
The Lung weighs 3 jin 3 liang. It has six lobes and two ears, totaling seven lobes. It attaches to the third thoracic vertebra.
Tonify: Ren Shen (Ginseng Root), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Zi Wan (Aster Root), Bai Bu (Stemona Root), Fu Ling (Poria), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber), E Jiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin).
Drain: Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia Root), Ting Li (Lepidium Seed), Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark), Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Su Zi (Perilla Fruit).
Warm: Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Kuan Dong Hua (Farflower Inula Flower), Mu Xiang (Aucklandia Root), Bai Dou Kou (Cardamom Seed).
Cool: Sha Shen (Glehnia Root), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root), Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber), Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb), Jie Geng (Platycodon Root), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seed), Ku Qin (Skullcap Root - aged), Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochia Root), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit), Ren Niao (Human Urine).
Meridian Guide: Cong Bai (Scallion White), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root).
[Kidney Diagram]
There are two Kidneys, shaped like kidney beans, weighing 1 jin 1 liang. They attach to the fourteenth thoracic vertebra, located below and on both sides of the stomach, level with the navel front and back.
Tonify: Qian Shi (Euryale Seed), Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Long Gu (Fossil Bone), Hu Gu (Tiger Bone - *Note: Use substitutes*), Mu Li (Oyster Shell), Sang Piao Xiao (Mantis Egg Case), Gui Ban (Turtle Plastron), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Suo Yang (Cynomorium Stem), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berry), Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root), Gou Qi (Goji Berry), Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus Fruit).
Drain: Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome).
Warm: Fu Zi (Aconite Lateral Root), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Po Gu Zhi (Cistanche/Drynaria mix - *Note: Traditionally Cistanche or Drynaria*), Lu Rong (Deer Antler), Chen Xiang (Agarwood), A Na Qi (Sea Cat Genitalia - *Note: Rarely used now*).
Cool: Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex), Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark).
Meridian Guide: Du Huo (Angelica Pubescens Root), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark).
[Gallbladder Diagram]
The Gallbladder is located between the short lobes of the Liver, weighing 3 liang 3 zhu. It holds 3 he of essence fluid. Its shape resembles a bottle.
Tonify: Long Dan Cao (Gentiana Root), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem).
Drain: Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root).
Warm: Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome).
Cool: Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings).
Meridian Guide: Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome - ascends), Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root - enters meridian), Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel - descends).
[Stomach Diagram]
The Food Tube/Stomach weighs 2 jin 14 liang. It is curved and flexible, 2 chi 6 cun long, 1 chi 5 cun wide, and 5 cun in diameter. It holds 2 dou of grain and 1 dou 5 sheng of water. The lower opening of the stomach is the upper opening of the Small Intestine.
Tonify: Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Qian Shi (Euryale Seed), Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel), Bian Dou (Lablab Bean), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Shan Yao (Dioscorea Rhizome), Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Lancea Rhizome).
Drain: Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Po Xiao (Niter), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root).
Warm: Huo Xiang (Pogostemon Herb), Hou Po (Magnolia Bark), Yi Zhi (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit), Ding Xiang (Clove), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit), Cao Dou Kou (Black Cardamom), Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamom), Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg), Liang Jiang (Galangal Rhizome), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Mu Xiang (Aucklandia Root), Xiang Fu (Cyperus Rhizome), Hu Jiao (Pepper).
Cool: Hua Shi (Kaolin), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem), Xuan Ming Fen (Mirabilite), Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root), Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Shan Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome).
Meridian Guide: Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root - ascends), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum - descends).
[Large Intestine Diagram]
The Large Intestine weighs 2 jin 12 liang, is 2 zhang 1 chi long, 4 cun wide, and 1 cun in diameter. It loops around the right of the navel, accumulating in sixteen curves. It holds 1 dou of grain and 7 sheng 5 he of water.
It connects downward to the rectum, forming the anus (Hou Yin).
Tonify: Mu Li (Oyster Shell), Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg), He Le Le (Chebulic Myrobalan), Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis), Long Gu (Fossil Bone), Lian Zi (Lotus Seed), Su Ke (Poppy Shell).
Drain: Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange), Tao Ren (Peach Seed), Ma Ren (Hemp Seed), Mang Xiao (Mirabilite), Da Huang (Rhubarb Root), Bing Lang (Areca Seed), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem).
Warm: Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit).
Cool: Huai Hua (Sophora Flower), Tiao Qin (Scutellaria Root - strip).
Meridian Guide: Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica Root), Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga Rhizome - ascends), Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum - descends).
[Small Intestine Diagram]
The Small Intestine weighs 2 jin 14 liang, is 3 zhang 2 chi long, 2.5 cun wide, and 8 fen in diameter (plus one-third fen). It loops to the left, accumulating in sixteen curves.
It holds 2 dou 4 sheng of grain and 6 sheng 3 he of water, plus the larger portion.
Tonify: Mu Li (Oyster Shell), Shi Hu (Dendrobium Stem).
Drain: Li Zhi Zi (Lychee Seed), Cong Bai (Scallion White), Zi Su (Perilla Leaf), Mu Tong (Akebia Stem).
Warm: Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel Seed), Da Hui Xiang (Anise Fruit), Wu Yao (Lindera Root).
Cool: Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root).
Meridian Guide: Ben Cao (Ligusticum Chuanxiong - *Note: Likely refers to Chuan Xiong or similar*), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome - ascends), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark - descends).
[Bladder Diagram]
The Bladder weighs 9 liang 2 zhu, is 9 cun long and wide, holds 9 sheng 9 he of urine, and is 2.5 cun wide.
Tonify: Ju He (Tangerine Seed), Chang Pu (Acorus Rhizome), Long Gu (Fossil Bone), Xu Duan (Dipsacus Root), Yi Zhi Ren (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit).
Drain: Mang Xiao (Mirabilite), Hua Shi (Kaolin), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed).
Warm: Hui Xiang (Fennel Seed), Wu Yao (Lindera Root).
Cool: Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Gan Cao Shao (Licorice Tip), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark).
Meridian Guide: Ben Cao (Ligusticum Chuanxiong - *Note: Likely refers to Chuan Xiong or similar*), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Rhizome - ascends), Huang Bo (Phellodendron Bark - descends).
Among the Twelve Meridians, only the San Jiao (Triple Burner) lacks a specific diagram. The Upper Burner is like mist, the Middle Burner like dregs, and the Lower Burner like a ditch. It has form but no solid substance, referring to the empty spaces among the Zang-Fu organs in the upper, middle, and lower regions.
Tonify: Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Yi Zhi Ren (Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit).
Drain: Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome).
Warm: Fu Zi (Aconite Lateral Root).
Cool: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Di Gu Pi (Lycium Bark).
Meridian Guide: Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Rhizome - ascends), Qing Pi (Citrus Unripe Peel - descends).
Eight Winds Should Be Avoided (Wind opens the pores, breaks trees, raises dust and stones; those with weak constitutions or recovering from illness should avoid it):
Wind coming from due South is called Da Ruo Feng (Great Weak Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Heart and externally in the vessels. Its qi is primarily heat. (Real wind at Summer Solstice).
Wind coming from Southwest is called Mou Feng (Plotting Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Spleen and externally in the muscle layer. Its qi is primarily weak. (Real wind at Start of Autumn, Deficient wind at Start of Spring).
Wind coming from due West is called Gang Feng (Hard Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Lung and externally in the skin. Its qi is primarily dry. (Real wind at Autumn Equinox, Deficient wind at Spring Equinox).
Wind coming from Northwest is called Zhe Feng (Breaking Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Small Intestine and externally in the Hand Taiyang vessel. If the vessel is severed, overflow occurs; if blocked, stagnation occurs. (Real wind at Start of Winter, Deficient wind at Start of Summer).
Wind coming from Northwest is called Da Gang Feng (Great Hard Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Kidney and externally in the bones, as well as the back muscles. Its qi is primarily cold. (Real wind at Winter Solstice, Deficient wind at Summer Solstice).
Wind coming from Northeast is called Xiong Feng (Auspicious/Ominous Wind - *Note: Xiong usually means ominous/bad in this context*). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Large Intestine and externally in the hypochondrium, axilla, and limbs. (Real wind at Start of Spring, Deficient wind at Start of Autumn).
Wind coming from due East is called Ying Er Feng (Infant Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Liver and externally in the tendon junctions. Its qi causes bodily dampness. (Real wind at Spring Equinox, Deficient wind at Autumn Equinox).
Wind coming from Southeast is called Ruo Feng (Weak Wind). It injures the body, lodging internally in the Stomach and externally in the muscles. Its qi causes heaviness. (Real wind at Summer Solstice, Deficient wind at Winter Solstice).
These Eight Winds invade only when they find deficiency in the body, causing disease. Thus, the Sage says: One should avoid wind as one avoids arrows and stones.