The Organs

In TCM  there are 5 major organ systems: 

1. Kidney/Bladder
2. Liver/Gallbladder
3. Heart/Small Intestine
4. Spleen/Stomach/Pancreas
5. Lungs/Large Intestine

These 5 systems also correlate with the 5 elements

Fire, Water, Earth, Metal and Wood

Kidney/Bladder – Water

Liver/Gallbladder – Wood

Heart/Small Intestine - Fire

Spleen/Stomach/Pancreas - Earth

Lungs/Large Intestine – Metal

And these 5 systems also correspond to the 5 seasons (that is correct)

Winter, Spring, Simmer, Late Summer and Autumn

Kidney/Bladder – Water - Winter

Liver/Gallbladder – Wood - Spring

Heart/Small Intestine – Fire - Summer

Spleen/Stomach/Pancreas – Earth – Late Summer

Lungs/Large Intestine – Metal - Autumn

On the next pages we will work with each organ system, and what foods are best eaten to keep them in balance and harmony….