Stomach (Chinese medicine)
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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.
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
as distinct from the Western medical concept of stomach
Stomach
The stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the alimentary canal which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract in some animals, including vertebrates, echinoderms, insects , and molluscs. It is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication .The stomach is...
, 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.