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(Redirected from Stomach (Fu)) Concept in traditional Chinese medicine

Stomach, a concept from traditional Chinese medicine as distinct from the Western medical concept of stomach, is more a way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ.

The Stomach and its paired organ, the Spleen, are associated with the element of earth and the emotions of anxiety and stress.

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References

  1. Wu, Xie-Ning (1998-02-15). "Current concept of Spleen-Stomach theory and Spleen deficiency syndrome in TCM". World Journal of Gastroenterology. 4 (1): 2–6. doi:10.3748/wjg.v4.i1.2. ISSN 1007-9327. PMC 4767755. PMID 11819216.
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