The concept and theory of Chinese medicine

YIN & YANG

 		TCM views the body holistically, so
problems in one area affect other areas.
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YANG
"channel energy"
maximum state: Heaven
parts of the body: Back

Body surface
Large intestine
Small intestine
Gallbladder
Stomach
Bladder


Solid lines symbolize
yang; 3 solid lines
represent maximum yang
(Heaven) 		YIN
"hold energy"
maximum state: Earth
parts of the body: Front

Lungs
Heart
Liver
Kidneys
Spleen



Broken lines symbolize
yin; 3 broken lines
represent maximum yin
(Earth)